Why isn’t Rodrigo Garro among Corinthians’ starters against Flamengo?

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O Corinthians takes the field this Sunday (1st) to compete in the Brazilian Super Cup 2026. Timão faces Flamengo at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília, in the search for the title. Coach Dorival Júnior chose to start with Garro on the bench.

Why isn’t Rodrigo Garro among Corinthians’ starters?

Corinthians coach Dorival Júnior chose to play Breno Bidon as a playmaker at the start of the match against Flamengo. Garro and Bidon are competing for position this season.

In 2026, Bidon has six games and two goals, including in the team’s debut in the Brasileirão, against Bahia. Garro took to the field in three games and provided one assist (also in the clash with Bahia).

In attack, Yuri Alberto and Memphis form a duo. Timão’s new reinforcement, Kaio César starts on the bench.

Corinthians lineup CONFIRMED: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Carrillo, André, Breno Bidon; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto. Technical: Dorival Junior.

Flamengo x Corinthians: time and where to watch

  • Brazilian Super Cup 2026
  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
  • Location: Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília (DF)
  • Broadcast: Globo (open TV), SporTV (closed TV), Premiere (pay-per-view) and ge tv (YouTube)

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