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Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.

The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.

PROBABLE INTERNATIONAL

Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

RELATED FROM COLORADO

Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet

Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei

Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão

Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia

Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata

Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia

Internacional heads into their Copa Libertadores clash against Flamengo hoping to maintain the core lineup they've used in recent matches. Coach Roger Machado is expected to rely on consistency , repeating the formation that has demonstrated a balanced defense and attack.

With virtually the entire squad available, the Colorado coach will rely on key players, especially in midfield, a crucial area against Flamengo. The team should prioritize intensity and high-pressing , seeking to exploit the speed of its forwards on counterattacks.

INTERNACIONAL'S PROBABLE LINEUP

The Colorado delegation arrived in Porto Alegre on Tuesday night (19), already in a concentration regime for the match. The novelty was the striker Carbonero , recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh. The Colombian competes for position with Tabata, who returns after serving a suspension in the last match with Flamengo .

Another reinforcement is captain Alan Patrick, who was rested over the weekend for fitness reasons. The midfielder is considered a key player in organizing the attack and leading the team in its quest for qualification. Inter's likely starting lineup is: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho, and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick, and Carbonero (Tabata); and Ricardo Mathias.

FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

Coach Filipe Luís should also repeat the base of the last games, sending onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).

This Wednesday (20), Flamengo will face Internacional again , at the Beira-Rio Stadium, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The Most Beloved won the last two matches against the Gauchos : 1-0 at Maracanã and 3-1 last Sunday (17), for the Brasileirão.

Flamengo can only play with a draw to advance to the quarterfinals. Colorado needs at least a two-goal margin to qualify. If they win by just one goal, the final will be decided by penalties.

INTERNATIONAL WILL HAVE IMPORTANT RETURNS

The Colorado delegation arrived in Porto Alegre on Tuesday night (19), already in a concentration regime for the match. The novelty was the striker Carbonero , recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh. The Colombian competes for position with Tabata, who returns after serving a suspension in the last meeting between the teams.

Another reinforcement is captain Alan Patrick , who was rested over the weekend for fitness reasons. The midfielder is considered a key player in organizing the attack and leading the team in its quest for qualification. Inter's likely starting lineup is: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho, and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick, and Carbonero (Tabata); and Ricardo Mathias.

FLAMENGO HAS ONLY 1 SQUAD

For the red-and-black team, the only confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department. Therefore, coach Filipe Luís is expected to repeat the core of the last few games, sending out: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).