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Flamengo is already scheduled for the duel against Corinthians , this Sunday (27), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 6th round of the Brazilian Championship. Under the command of Filipe Luís, Mais Querido is betting on Pedro's return to the starting lineup to try to regain the leadership of the competition.

PEDRO BECOMES A STARTER STARTER AGAIN AFTER EIGHT MONTHS

After almost eight months away from the main team, Pedro returns as a starter for Mengão. The number 9 suffered a serious knee injury and, since returning to the field, he has played four matches, with a maximum time of 40 minutes on the field. Despite having limited minutes, he scored twice and showed that he is ready to reclaim his place.

TEAM MAINTAINS MAXIMUM STRENGTH AFTER HIGH-ALTITUDE GAME

The four-day gap between the draw against LDU and the match against Corinthians allowed Filipe Luís to field a full-strength starting lineup. In addition to Pedro replacing Juninho, Léo Pereira, De La Cruz and Cebolinha are back in the team, further strengthening the squad. Highly praised for his performance at the altitude of Quito, Ayrton Lucas remains as the starting left-back.

The player will take advantage of the absence of Alex Sandro , who is still undergoing treatment for a muscle injury, and will try to consolidate his position among the starters. Another new feature for the match is the return of Allan and Gonzalo Plata, who are once again options for the coach. Allan was unable to play at altitude due to medical restrictions, while Plata has recovered from a bone edema in his knee. The duo will be important for the rest of the season.

With 11 points so far, Rubro-Negro needs to beat Corinthians and still hope that Palmeiras doesn't defeat Bahia, in a duel that takes place at 6:30 pm this Sunday, to finish the round at the top of the Brasileirão table. Filipe Luís will send onto the field: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Gerson, Cebolinha and Pedro. The formation maintains the backbone of the squad considered ideal by the coaching staff.

Flamengo and Corinthians are the protagonists of one of the biggest interstate classics in national football, bringing together two of the most passionate fan bases in Brazil and a lot of rivalry on the pitch. Since the early years of the Brazilian Championship , the clashes between the teams have marked the history of the competition with memorable games, controversies and decisive moments that have remained in the memory of the fans.

In the overall history of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo and Corinthians have faced each other 77 times. The Mais Querido won 31 times, against 27 triumphs for the São Paulo team, in addition to 19 draws. In terms of goals, the Rio de Janeiro team scored 110 times, while Corinthians scored 95 times. Despite the balance, the performance slightly favors Mengão in number of victories and goal difference.

FIELD COMMAND INFLUENCES RESULTS

The performance of the teams varies considerably depending on the home team. In 37 matches played under Corinthians, the São Paulo team won 16 times, drew 11 and lost 10 games. In the 40 matches in which Flamengo played as the home team, they won 21, suffered 11 losses and drew 8 times, demonstrating greater strength at Maracanã and maintaining good performance in front of their fans.

GENERAL STATISTICS

Analyzing the general numbers, Corinthians has 27 wins, 19 draws and 31 losses, with 95 goals scored and 110 conceded , in addition to having scored in 73% of the matches.

Flamengo , in turn, has accumulated 31 wins, 19 draws and 27 losses, with 110 goals scored and 95 conceded , registering an offensive presence in 79% of the games. The Rio de Janeiro team also boasts the longest unbeaten run in the duel, remaining 11 consecutive matches without defeat against the São Paulo opponent.

Flamengo and Corinthians will face each other again this Sunday (27), in the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship, at Maracanã. The São Paulo team is trying to end Mengão's unbeaten run as home team and get closer to the top of the table. For the duel, coach Orlando Ribeiro confirmed the starting lineup.

Corinthians will start the classic with Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho and Angileri; Raniele, Breno Bidon and André Carrillo; Romero (José Martinez), Yuri Alberto and Memphis Depay. The team from Itaquera will have important returns, such as Matheuzinho and José Martinez, who were out of the last match.

CORINTHIANS WILL HAVE ONLY ONE SQUAD

Despite having almost full strength, Corinthians will not be able to field Rodrigo Garro , who continues to deal with pain in his right knee. As a result, the interim coach will need to adjust the midfield without the player. Despite the absence, the club is banking on experience and a new formation to try to surprise the opponent from Rio.

Another point of attention is Breno Bidon, who is suspended. The midfielder has accumulated two yellow cards and, if he receives another, he will be out of the team's next match, against Internacional, on Saturday (03).

FLAMENGO CONFIRMS LINEUP

Flamengo also defined the starting lineup for the match against Corinthians. Under the command of Filipe Luís, Flamengo will have changes due to the absences of Matías Viña and Alex Sandro, still recovering from injuries. The red-and-black formation will have: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, De La Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Everton Cebolinha and Pedro.