With the last minute embezzlement of defender Alex Sandro, Flamengo faces Vasco at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship 2025, this Saturday (19/04), at 18:30 (Brasília time). The match will have Exclusive transmission of the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform.
The field command is from Vasco, who even considered São Januário as the stage of the game, but Cruzmaltino decided to maintain agreement with Flamengo to make the two classics in Maracanã, with a 50/50 fans.
Flamengo lineup against Vasco
Flamengo has two players in the medical department. The most recent problem happened to left -back Alex Sandro, who left the duel against youth with pain and edema in the left thigh. He does not face Vasco.
The second name in the medical department is the back Viña, who has been out of combat since August last year, due to the right knee injury. He should return to the fields in June.
Coach Filipe Luis may promote some changes in the team, following rotation in the initial 11. Thus, there is an uncertainty about Danilo or Leo Pereira in the defender and platter or Everton Cebolinha in the attack.
Striker Bruno Henrique, indicted by the Federal Police (PF) for fraud in sports competition, should be related and begins as a starter.
Striker Pedro, who has been recovering rhythm in the return to the fields, should also be alternative in the bank.
Likely flamengo lineup: Rossi; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Danilo and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, from La Cruz, Arrascaeta and Gerson; Bruno Henrique and Plata. Technical: Filipe Luís.
Flamengo players suspended and injured
- Suspended: None.
- Injured: Viña and Alex Sandro.
MORE: Why is Vasco x Flamengo called a classic of the millions?
Probable Vasco lineup
Leo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, João Victor, Lucas Freitas, Lucas Piton; Hugo Moura, Jair, Coutinho; Adson (Rayan or Paulinho), Nuno Moreira and Vegetti. Technical: Fábio Carille.
MORE: Brasileirão: Classification and table after the 4th round
Vasco x Flamengo: time and where to watch
- Brazilian Championship 2025 – Round 5
- Data: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Time: 18h30 (from Brasilia)
- Local: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro-RJ
- Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video (streaming)
Flamengo Results
- 16/04 – Flamengo 6 x 0 Youth – Brazilian Championship
- 04/13 – Grêmio 0 x 2 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
- 09/04 – Flamengo 1 x 2 Central Cordoba -ARG – Libertadores
- 06/04 – Vitória 1 x 2 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
- 04/03 – Deportivo Táchira -Ven 0 x 1 Flamengo – Libertadores
Flamengo’s next games
- 19/04 – Vasco x Flamengo – 6:30 pm (Brasília) – Brazilian Championship
- 04/22 – LDU -EQU X FLAMENGO – 19h (Brasília) – Libertadores
- 27/04 – Flamengo x Corinthians – 16h (Brasília) – Brazilian Championship
- 01/05 – Botafogo -PB x Flamengo – 20h (Brasília) – Copa do Brasil
- 04/05 – Cruise x Flamengo – 18h30 (Brasília) – Brazilian Championship
Flamengo classifications
- Libertadores: 3rd place from Group C (3 points in 2 games)
- Brasileirão: 1st place (10 points in 4 games)
- Brazil Cup: in the third phase (against Botafogo-PB)
- Carioca Championship: Champion
- Super Cup do Brasil: Champion
