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After the goalless draw against Cruzeiro , Filipe Luís was asked about the performance of Samuel Lino, who was not as effective as in recent games , and detailed his choice of substitution during the match.

" I replaced Lino because he really wasn't playing well. It was a strategic decision to put Bruno (Henrique) against William, Cruzeiro's full-back. Bruno even got sent off. I believed we needed something different in that area of the field," he explained.

As he left the field, Samuel Lino was booed by the fans. Filipe Luís, in a firm tone, came to the striker's defense and asked for understanding: " He's already demonstrated his quality here. It's normal to fluctuate, especially with the tough streak he's had. The Libertadores match was very demanding, as was the one against Corinthians . Dribblers are the ones who lose the ball the most, and it's important to understand that I'm the one asking him to take risks," he said.

FLAMENGO X CRUZEIRO

In a head-to-head clash at the top of the table, Flamengo and Cruzeiro played a tight match at the Maracanã. In the first half, the Minas Gerais team closed well, preventing any major scoring chances, and threatened the red-and-black team, which was saved by Rossi and Alex Sandro.

In the second half, after Filipe Luís's changes, Cruzeiro managed to create more opportunities but failed to break down the opposing defense, with only two significant chances. Cruzeiro also barely threatened goalkeeper Rossi.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

With the draw, Flamengo remains in the lead, but now focuses on the next match in the Brasileirão. The team faces Bahia away from home and Filipe Luís will have the mission of adjusting the team . The game takes place next Sunday (05), at Arena Fonte Nova, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).

The duel between Bahia and Flamengo, this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, promises to be a real test for the resistance of the squads. While Rubro-Negro will have mandatory changes in defense , Tricolor de Aço may face an even more dramatic scenario, with up to 13 absences.

FLAMENGO WITHOUT A STARTING DEFENSIVE DUO

Coach Filipe Luís has already confirmed two absences: Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira . Both received their third yellow cards in the draw against Cruzeiro and are serving automatic suspensions. The pair's absence forces the coach to redesign his defensive system in a match considered crucial in the battle for the top spot.

CRISIS IN BAHIA: UP TO 13 PLAYERS OUT

If Flamengo 's mission is to reorganize its defense, Rogério Ceni's is practically a puzzle . Bahia could have 13 players unavailable due to suspensions and a busy medical department.

Among those suspended are Luciano Juba , who was injured and also received a card, as well as Santiago Arias, Rodrigo Nestor, and Gabriel Xavier , all for accumulated cards. Striker Mateo Sanabria, sent off against Botafogo, is also out. Defender Ramos Mingo left the field injured in the last round.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT FULL

The Tricolor's medical department remains overwhelmed. Seven athletes remain in recovery, with no return date scheduled before the next FIFA World Cup. Among them are big names like Kanu, Caio Alexandre, and João Paulo . The only case closer to a return is defender David Duarte, who is in transition but has not yet fully trained with the group.

Ticket sales for the match between Bahia and Flamengo , valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, are already underway. The match takes place this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova , in Salvador. Initially, only members had access to the tickets, but from 10 am this Friday (3), tickets will be released to the general public.

According to the Bahian club, more than 40,000 fans have already secured their presence at Fonte Nova even before it opens to the general public. Tickets will be sold until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, the day of the game, subject to availability. Access to the stadium requires mandatory biometric facial registration.

Ticket prices range from R$33 to R$280, with half-price options and free admission for children under 11. Members can still check in even after the stadium opens to other fans.

FLAMENGO X BAHIA VALUES

North Upper Seat – R$76 (half R$38)

Superior East Chair – R$80 (half R$40)

North Chair – R$ 90 (half R$ 45)

East Chair – R$ 100 (half R$ 50)

Special Lower Chair – R$ 130 (half R$ 65)

Superior Special Chair – R$ 140 (half R$ 70)

Premium Lounge – R$280

Children's Lounge – R$ 170

DUEL AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE

On the field, the match promises to be decisive for both teams. Bahia, which lost to Botafogo in the last round, still dreams of breaking into the top four, depending on the results of competitors like Botafogo and Mirassol . Flamengo, meanwhile, is looking to extend its lead at the top of Série A and remain isolated at the top of the table.