Flamengo vs. Vitória: history, refereeing, and other information about their Copa do Brasil debut
The first leg of the Fifth Phase takes place this Wednesday (22), at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã.
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In search of the Hexa, Flamengo begins its journey in the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (22) against Vitória, at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the Fifth Phase of the national competition. The Rio de Janeiro Rubro-Negro comes from five consecutive victories and wants to take advantage of the great phase to open an advantage in the confrontation.
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Coach Leonardo Jardim is expected to make significant changes to the team, resting some starters and giving opportunities to other players. Midfielder Jorginho, recovered from a left calf injury, should be included in the squad for the match. On the other hand, Lucas Paquetá is out due to a hamstring injury in his left thigh.
Retrospective
Flamengo and Vitória have faced each other 68 times in history, with a clear advantage for the team from Gávea. Flamengo has won 42 times, drawn 16, and lost only 10. In their last encounter, Flamengo won 2-1 at Barradão stadium in this year's Brasileirão.
Flamengo has an excellent record in its debuts in the history of the Copa do Brasil. In total, there have been 29 games, with 18 wins, eight draws and only three losses, all away from home (0x3 Coritiba / Round of 16 in 2014; 0x1 Confiança / First Round in 2016; 0x2 Maringá / Third Round in 2023).
Arbitration
Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistants: Leila Naiara Moreira da Cruz (DF) and Michael Stanislau (RS)
VAR: Thiago Duarte Peixoto (SP).
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