Flamengo and Atlético Mineiro will face off as rivals again on the night of this Thursday (31st).
This will be the first match of the Round of 16 in the Copa do Brasil-2025.
It will bring together the finalists of the last edition.
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The ball will start rolling at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) and the stage will be the Maracanã.
The return match will be next Wednesday (6th) at Arena MRV.
The winner will secure a prize of R$ 4.7 million.
History in the Copa do Brasil 🆚
This will be the fifth time Fla and Galo face each other in the tournament.
In 2006, the Rubro-Negro advanced to the semifinals after a 4×1 aggregate – and went on to be champions against Vasco.
In the 2014 semifinals, Galo secured a great comeback after losing 2 x 0 at Maracanã and winning 4 x 1 in the return match. They went to the final and took the trophy against their biggest rival.
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In 2022, the clash was in the Round of 16, with Fla advancing after a 3×2 aggregate. They also became champions.
Last year, the clash was in the already mentioned final, with two victories for the Rubro-Negro.
Flamengo ⚫🔴
Filipe Luís was considering preserving some players.
This was confirmed: Jorginho and BH27 start on the bench.
Arrascaeta was not even listed.
Saúl, Emerson Royal, and Samuel Lino are options for the first time.
Atlético 🐓
Lyanco strengthens the starting team after serving a suspension in the BR match.
Dudu was expected to be out, but Atlético’s legal department managed to get a suspensive effect.
He starts on the bench.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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