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Flamengo finalized its preparation to face Internacional this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre , for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The big news is the return of Arrascaeta, who served a suspension in the first duel between the clubs, won by Rubro-Negro 1-0, at Maracanã.

The main uncertainty in Flamengo 's lineup is in the defensive department. Filipe Luís is expected to decide just moments before the match who will partner Jorginho in midfield. Allan started in the first leg, while Saúl earned a chance in the Brasileirão last Sunday and received praise from both the fans and the coach, who praised his intensity on the field.

PROBABLE LINEUP

Flamengo is expected to field: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Allan (Saúl) and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique (Pedro) and Gonzalo Plata (Luiz Araújo) . The team is banking on the Uruguayan's return to provide greater attacking creativity and control the pace of the away game.

The likely starting lineup for Internacional under coach Roger Machado should be: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME

The game will be broadcast live from 9:30 pm on three different platforms: Globo (open TV and Globoplay), ESPN (closed TV, with subscription) and Disney+ (subscription streaming).

The stands are expected to be packed with fans this Wednesday (20), when Internacional faces Flamengo at Beira-Rio , in a decisive match for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. All tickets have been sold, and the Rio Grande do Sul club estimates it will receive approximately 50,000 people. The stadium's record attendance since the renovation was against River Plate, two years ago, with 50,479 in attendance.

In the first leg, held at Maracanã, "Mais Querido" won 1-0, with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs only a draw to secure a spot in the quarterfinals . Filipe Luís's team has three wins and two draws in its last five Libertadores matches.

While Colorado has two wins, two losses, and one draw , Flamengo has prevailed in their two most recent head-to-head matches, one in the Libertadores and the other in the Brasileirão, with scores of 1-0 and 3-1.

WHERE TO WATCH

Tonight's duel will start at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast live on three platforms : Globo (open TV and Globoplay ), ESPN (closed TV, with subscription) and Disney+ (subscription streaming).

PROBABLE LINEUPS

The likely starting lineup for Internacional under coach Roger Machado should be: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

Coach Filipe Luís should repeat the base of the last games, sending 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).

Flamengo beat Internacional 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16, at Maracanã , and now only needs a draw to guarantee a place in the quarterfinals. The return duel takes place this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at Beira-Rio stadium, in Porto Alegre . For the match, tarot reader Luís Filho, from the channel “Renascer das Cartas”, indicated that Mais Querido appears as the favorite to advance to the next phase.

According to the psychic, Internacional should find good opportunities throughout the 90 minutes , even playing away from home. The prediction suggests the team will have more balance, as well as strength from the bench to determine the classification. However, Luís Filho emphasized that Internacional must be cautious against counterattacks, as, in pursuit of a result, Internacional can open up important spaces for the opponent to exploit.

THE CONFRONTATION PROMISES TO BE A DISPUTED ONE

The tarot reader emphasized that the match should be evenly matched, with chances for both sides. He believes a draw isn't ruled out , but the Rubro-Negro team is likely to have a better chance of securing another victory and securing a spot in the quarterfinals. The outcome, he said, will be decided in detail.

RECENT HISTORY OF FLAMENGO

In the first leg of the round of 16, Flamengo won 1-0, with a goal from Bruno Henrique. On that occasion, Filipe Luís' team did not have Arrascaeta, suspended for the third yellow card. Last Sunday (17), in the Brasileirão , the teams faced each other again at Beira-Rio, and Flamengo again came out on top, winning 3-1 . Now, the clubs compete for a direct spot in the next phase of the continental tournament.

WHERE TO WATCH

Globo (open TV and Globoplay)

ESPN (pay TV, subscription required)

Disney+ (subscription streaming)