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A LOT OF MONEY: CHECK OUT WHO THE "MOST VALUE" OF FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS ARE - SEE THE VALUES

Midfielders and attackers are the most valuable to clubs

This Wednesday (31), Maracanã will host one of the most anticipated games of the year: Flamengo and Palmeiras face each other in the first leg of the round of 16 of the 2024 Copa do Brasil final. The clash, scheduled for 8pm (Brasília time), is seen by many as an "early final", pitting two of the main clubs in Brazilian and South American football face to face.

Flamengo and Palmeiras have had a growing rivalry in recent years, fueled by frequent disputes at the top of the tables and for the main cups in Brazil and South America. Today, the two clubs are considered the teams to beat on the continent. The teams are not only competing for titles, but also for the prestige of being the best team in Brazil.

THE MOST VALUABLE AND IMPORTANT OF THE TWO TEAMS

The meeting between Flamengo and Palmeiras is always surrounded by expectations and emotions. Both teams have star-studded squads and players with high market value. According to the specialized website Transfermarkt, a list of the two clubs' most valuable players demonstrates the quality and investment present on both sides;

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras) – 13 million euros Gerson (Flamengo) – 14 million euros

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo) – 15 million euros

Raphael Veiga (Palmeiras) – 16 million euros

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo) – 18 million euros Pedro (Flamengo) – 23 million euros

< p>Estêvão (Palmeiras) – 30 million euros

The game promises to be electrifying, with two teams that will spare no effort to come out with the advantage in the first duel of the round of 16 . The Flamengo, playing at home, they will have the massive support of their fans, who always turn Maracanã into a cauldron. On the other hand, Palmeiras is confident, with a solid squad well prepared to face any challenge.

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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.

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."