With possible returns and animated by reinforcements, the Flamengo faces Atletico-MG this Thursday (07/31), at 21h30 (Brasília time)in Maracanã, in the first game of the round of 16 of the 2025 Brazilian Cup. The match will be broadcast from SporTV, Premiere and Globoplay.
The red-black, curiously, comes from a 1-0 win over Atletico last Sunday (27/09), in Maracanã, but for the Brazilian Championship.
In the Brazilian Cup, the second knockout duel will be on August 6 at the MRV Arena.
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Flamengo lineup against Atlético-MG
Flamengo can count on important laps. Recovered from injury, the sides Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas normally trained with the group on Tuesday (29/07). The presence in the list of related will only depend on the final evaluation of the coaching staff commanded by Filipe Luís.
Alex Sandro recovers from a left thigh injury suffered against Sao Paulo on July 12, while Ayrton Lucas treats a deep cut in his left leg, also suffered in the same game. Both participated in the activities with the cast since the beginning of the week and are clinically released. The sector had been filled with improvisations-Viña was the only left-back of available origin, and Leo Pereira was used in the sector.
On the right side, the situation also begins to change. Newly hired Emerson Royal was regularized in the CBF Daily Newsletter (IDB) on Tuesday and is able to debut. Nevertheless, the player is still undergoing a process of physical readaptation, as he has not worked since January, when he was injured by Milan. He participated in the pre-season of the Italian club, but has not entered the field in recent months.
Midfielder Saúl ñíguez, another reinforcement confirmed in this window, has not yet been inscribed and has been working to recover fitness. He last played in May and, according to coach Filipe Luís, still needs time to be able to play. Different from Emerson, Saul trained individually in Spain and should follow a reconditioning schedule in Flamengo.
In addition to Emerson and Saul, the club is waiting for two other reinforcements to regularize: striker Samuel Lino, who landed in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, and midfielder Jorge Carrascal, scheduled to arrive on Wednesday. Both also have the chances of being enrolled in time for the round of 16, as the CBF allows records up to one day before the match, but should not be on the bank on Thursday.
Danilo, from La Cruz and Erick Pulgar follow under the care of the medical and out of combat department.
There is a chance for Jorginho to start at the bank, due to “game marathon”. There is also mystery about the holders of the red-black attack.
Likely flamengo lineup: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Viña; Jorginho (Evertton Araújo), Allan, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha (Plata) and Pedro (Bruno Henrique). Technical: Filipe Luís.
Flamengo x Atlético-MG: time and where to watch
- Copa do Brasil 2025 – Eighth Final (Ida)
- Data: Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Transmission: SporTV (closed TV), Premiere (Pay-Per-View) and GloboPlay (by Sportv or Premiere Package Subscription)
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Flamengo Results
- 09/27 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Atlético -MG – Brazilian Championship
- 07/23 – BRAGANTINO 1 x 2 FLAMENGO – BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
- 07/20 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Fluminense – Brazilian Championship
- 07/16 – Santos 1 x 0 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
- 12/07 – Flamengo 2 x 0 São Paulo – Brazilian Championship
Flamengo’s next games
- Flamengo x Atlético -MG – 07/31 (Thursday) – 9:30 pm (Brasília) – Brazil Cup
- Ceará x Flamengo – 03/08 (Sunday) – 18h30 (Brasília) – Brazilian Championship
- Atletico -MG x Flamengo – 08/08 (Wednesday) – 19h (Brasília) – Copa do Brasil
- Flamengo x Mirassol – 08/08 (Saturday) – 18h30 (Brasília) – Brazilian Championship
- Flamengo x International – 13/08 (Wednesday) – 21h30 (Brasília) – Libertadores
Flamengo classifications
- Brazilian Championship: 1st place (36 points in 16 games)
- Brazil Cup: in the round of 16 (against Atletico-MG)
- Libertadores: in the round of 16 (against the international)
