Internacional gains important reinforcements to face Flamengo

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio. In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0 , with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now plays for a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

TEAMS MOMENT

In their last five matches in the continental competition, Flamengo has three wins and two draws. Internacional, meanwhile, has two wins, two losses, and one draw. The teams are coming off two consecutive head-to-head matches , one in the Libertadores and the other in the Brasileirão, and Internacional won both, 1-0 and 3-1, respectively.

WHERE TO WATCH

The match will be broadcast live on three platforms:

• Globo (open TV and Globoplay)
• ESPN (pay TV, subscription required)
• Disney+ (subscription streaming)

PROBABLE LINEUPS

• International: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Tabata, Alan Patrick and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias. Coach: Roger Machado.
• Flamengo: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta ; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique. Coach: Filipe Luis.

SHORTAGES AND DOUBTS

• International: Romero, Mercado, Ivan, Bruno Gomes, and Lucca Drummond are out. Carbonero is doubtful.
• Flamengo: Erick Pulgar remains sidelined due to a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.

Flamengo will have almost full strength in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores , this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The only confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department and is not fit to play.

Pulgar had been an important player in Mais Querido 's midfield, but he won't be available. Other than that, all the other players are available to the coaching staff, which guarantees good lineup options and changes throughout the match.

PROBABLE LINEUP

The expectation is that Filipe Luís will send the following formation 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).

Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.

EXPERIENCED ARBITRATION

CONMEBOL announced that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate. He is one of the most experienced referees in the organization, having already been involved in decisive Libertadores matches , and will officiate another important duel in South American football.

This Wednesday (20), Flamengo will face Internacional again, this time in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The Mais Querido arrives at the clash in high spirits, after winning the first game 1-0, at Maracanã, and repeating the positive result last Sunday (17), when they defeated the Gauchos 3-1 in the Brazilian Championship.

The Rio de Janeiro team, currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão , now turns its attention to the continental tournament. With the advantage of a draw, the goal is to secure a spot in the quarterfinals and continue its quest for a fourth Libertadores title. In the group stage, the club finished second in Group C with 11 points , the same score as leaders LDU. In seven matches, they recorded four wins, two draws, and one loss.

FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

The team is expected to take to the field with the following lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro) . The confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department.

Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.

URUGUAYAN REFEREE WILL CONTROL THE MATCH

CONMEBOL has appointed Uruguayan Esteban Ostojich as the match's main referee . Recognized for his experience in international tournaments, he has already officiated decisive matches in the competition and returns to referee a highly significant match on the continental stage.