The Sunday (10th) decision of the Copa do Brasil will have a cry of “tri” or “five-time champion” at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. From 4 pm (Brasília time), Atlético and Flamengo enter the field and duel in the match that will reveal the “owner of the cup” in the 36th edition of the tournament. This will be the first time that the stadium will host the final of a national competition, since its opening in August 2023.
Defeated 3-1 in the first game, played at Maracanã, Galo needs a big victory to return to the Olympics at home. The team led by coach Gabriel Milito, champion in 2014 and 2021, needs three or more goals to win the title in normal time; If there is a difference of two, there will be a penalty shootout.
Rubro-Negro, who won the 1990, 2006, 2013 and 2022 editions, could even suffer defeat by a minimum score (difference of one goal) which will keep them in the cup. A draw and another victory also give the title to the Rio de Janeiro natives.
Options for Gabriel Milito to mount the Rooster
- Goal – spared against Atlético-GO, goalkeeper Everson returns to the team. Matheus Mendes, who also did not travel to Goiânia, due to the death of his mother, returns to his immediate reserve position.
Right back – the Argentine coach can keep the Lyanco defender, improvised in the position, or use his compatriot Renzo Saravia. - Zaga – the tendency is for Junior Alonso and Rodrigo Battaglia to be kept.
Left back – unlike what he did at Maracanã, when he used Rubens in the role, Milito should opt for Guilherme Arana, who played more advanced. - Midfielders – the coach should keep Otávio and Alan Franco.
- Midfielders – In addition to the starter Gustavo Scarpa, Milito has Bernard, Zaracho and Igor Gomes. If you form a team with two strikers, one of the three must play alongside the number 6. In this scenario, the Argentine is the most highly rated.
- Attack – Hulk and Paulinho are the right pieces for the starting eleven. If you choose to use one more, Alisson, Alan Kardec and Eduardo Vargas will fight for the spot. The young Caio Maia can be among those related.
Casualties at Atlético-MG
The only athlete placed under the care of the medical department is striker Cadu. He is recovering from delicate knee surgery and will only return to the pitch next season.
Midfielder Fausto Vera and striker Deyverson are also out. The Argentine defended Corinthians in the current edition; shirt 9, in turn, played for Cuiabá.
Filipe Luís gains alternativesFor the match at Arena MRV, midfielder Erick Pulgar and striker Bruno Henrique, who served suspensions at Maracanã, should return to Filipe Luís’ starting lineup.
With this, the coach gains alternatives to assemble the team. If you choose to keep the three strikers, Erick Pulgar replaces Evertton Araújo and BH replaces Michael or Plata.
A more conservative option could be to field Flamengo with four midfielders – Evertton, Pulgar, Gerson and Arrascaeta – and the historic attacking duo: Bruno Henrique and Gabigol.
Flamengo absences
With the possible return of Luiz Araújo and De La Cruz to the group, Flamengo continues with the following absences for the decision: Matías Viña, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro, injured.
Atlético-MG x Flamengo
Atlético-MG: Everson, Lyanco, Battaglia, Alonso and Arana; Otávio, Franco, Scarpa; Paulinho, Hulk and Alan Kardec (Zaracho). Coach: Gabriel Milito
Flemish: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Bruno Henrique, Michael (Evertton Araújo) and Gabigol – Coach: Artur Jorge.
- Reason: return game of the Copa do Brasil final
- Location: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte
- Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
- Date: November 10, 2024
- Referee: Raphael Klaus
- Assistants: Neuza Ines Back and Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- VAR: Daiane Muniz
- Broadcast: Sportv, Premiere, Globo, Amazon Prime
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