Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:

"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."

Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.

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In their second international friendly played in Spain, the Pride of the Nation showed the power of reaction and beat Básquet Coruña 90 to 89, this Friday afternoon (6), in Granada. The red-black highlight in the match was American Shaq Johnson with 18 points. Now, Mais Querido returns to the court on Sunday (8) to face Granada. Highlights

Shaq Johnson – 18 points;

Kayo Gonçalves – 17 points;

Gui Deodato – 16 points;

Taya Gallazzi – 12 points.

1st QuarterThe first quarter started very evenly, with the teams exchanging points. During the period, Básquet Coruña managed to open a small advantage. The Pride of the Nation cut the difference to four points, but in the final minutes the home team grew in the match again and closed the match at 27 to 17.

2nd QuarterIn the second quarter, the home team continued to score, and Flamengo tried to close the gap. Gui Deodato and Balbi managed to convert a triple ball each to keep the Pride of the Nation in the game. From the dead zone, Jhonatan Luz also hit for three. At the end of the period, FlaBasquete reduced the difference a little to 52 to 44.

3rd Quarter

Right at the beginning of the third quarter, Kayo Gonçalves converted two free throws. Shaq Johnson, from the perimeter, took a shot and the ball fell. Halfway through the period, FlaBasquete closed the gap to three points. Good recovery from the red and black team, which improved the defensive part. For the first time, Orgulho da Nação took the lead on the scoreboard with Kayo Gonçalves and ended the period ahead by 71 to 69.

4th Quarter

At the beginning of the last quarter, Básquet Coruña once again led the score by one point. In attack, Jordan Williams swung over the mark and converted from the perimeter. With that, Mengão regained the advantage on the scoreboard. The duel remained balanced until the end, and Pride of the Nation secured victory by one point: 90 to 89.

Next challenge

The FlaBasquete returns to the court on Sunday (8) for the third international friendly, when they face Granada, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time).

Starting quintet

Franco Balbi, Jordan Williams, Shaq Johnson, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizzi.

Coach: Gustavo De Conti.

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