Flamengo x Athletico-PR: where to watch live, time and likely lineups

Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. However, in addition to the concern about the result, Filipe Luís' team needs to manage the risk of important suspensions for the next match, against Botafogo.

THREE PLAYERS AT RISK OF SUSPENSION

The main name among those suspended is Arrascaeta, Flamengo 's technical standout this season and a key player in the red-and-black formation . The Uruguayan will need to act cautiously to avoid receiving a third yellow card.

Another player under scrutiny is Colombian Carrascal , who also has two cards and could be out if he receives another warning. Rounding out the list is midfielder Allan, who divides opinion among fans, who is the third player at risk of suspension.

THE THRUSH IS STILL OUT, BUT IT IS ALSO HANGING

In addition to the available trio, midfielder Erick Pulgar is also suspended, although he remains out due to injury . The Chilean is recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot and has no confirmed return date yet.

PROBABLE LINEUP AGAINST BAHIA

Of the suspended players, only Arrascaeta is expected to start. Flamengo 's likely starting lineup for the match in Salvador is: Rossi; Varela (Royal), Danilo, Léo Ortiz, and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Cebolinha), and Pedro .

CLASSIC IN THE NEXT ROUND

After the clash at Fonte Nova, Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (15) to face Botafogo, at 7:30 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium (Engenhão) . With three athletes at risk of suspension, Filipe Luís must guide the squad to act with discipline to avoid absences in the classic.

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. With that, coach Filipe Luís released the lineup for the confrontation , while Tricolor de Aço will have to deal with a series of absences.

LINEUP

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Jorginho, Arracaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino, Plata (Pedro)

EMBARRASSMENTS

Flamengo midfielder Saúl felt pain in his left ankle and is out of the match . Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are also serving suspensions and will also be out. Pulgar, who is recovering from a broken foot, remains unavailable.

Bahia, meanwhile, is suffering from 12 absences . The good news for Ceni is the return of Acevedo, who returns from suspension, and the possible return of David Duarte, who trained with the squad and may return early; his return was only expected after the FIFA International Day.

Bahia's absences: Luciano Juba, Gabriel Xavier, Santi Arias, Sanabria and Rodrigo Nestor (suspended); Erick, Ruan Pablo and Caio Alexandre (transition); Kanu (physical reconditioning); João Paulo, Ramos Mingo and Erick Pulga (injured).

WHERE TO WATCH

The match between Bahia and Flamengo will be played this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere (pay-per-view) . The referee will be Rodrigo Lima (PE).

This Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Bahia , at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite Tricolor being the third best home team in the competition, the historical record and tactical analysis indicate promising paths for Filipe Luís' team to seek the three points away from home.

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PROBABLE LINEUPS

Coach Filipe Luís should send onto the field a Flamengo team with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro (Bruno Henrique).

On the other side, Rogério Ceni's Bahia faces a series of absences, 12 in total, and will need to find alternatives to form the team. The likely starting lineup includes: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte (Fredi), Rezende, and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas, and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araujo, Tiago, or Cauly), and Willian José.

FAVORABLE RETROSPECT FOR MENGÃO

Flamengo's recent record gives them confidence. Since 2006, in 11 matches under Bahia, the Red-Blacks have won six (55%), drawn two, and lost three . Their dominance has been heightened in recent matches: in the last seven matches, they have won five, drawn one, and lost only one. This record reinforces the Red-Black Nation's optimism for another decisive round in the fight for the Brasileirão title.