Flamengo vs Bragantino: Where to Watch the Round 28 Classic

Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino face off this Sunday, the 20th, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The clash is significant as the Rubro-Negro leads the competition and aims to solidify its top position before the international break for the FIFA Date.

Where to watch the match

The match will be broadcast live on SporTV and Premiere, allowing fans to follow the game on both free-to-air and subscription channels.

Time, location, and championship importance

The game kicks off at 6:30 PM at the Maracanã and holds significant importance for the league standings: Flamengo has 57 points, one more than Palmeiras, and aims to maintain its lead. Bragantino, with 36 points, is looking to close the gap to the Libertadores qualification zone.

Predicted Lineups

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá, and Arrascaida; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. Note: Pulgar, Paquetá, and Lino are suspended, and Evertton Araújo is injured, which may lead to changes.

Red Bull Bragantino: Tiago Volpi; Agustín Sant’Anna, Guzmán Rodríguez, Gustavo Marques, and Juninho Capixaba; Fabinho, Eric Ramires, and Lucas Barbosa; Henry Mosquera, Fernando, and Isidro Pitta. Note: Wallace Yan is serving a suspension, opening up a spot for Mosquera.

Possible Tactical Changes

Leonardo Jardim might make changes in attack, with Pedro a strong candidate to reclaim a prominent spot and Arrascaida returning to the starting lineup. In defense, Varela, Danilo, and Alex Sandro are rotation options following the exertion of the previous match.

Match Officials

The official referee will be Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE), with assistants Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Joverton Wesley de Souza Lima (RO). The VAR will be overseen by Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG).

With information from VEJA, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.