To maintain its lead in the Brasileirão, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (5) to face Bahia, at 18:30 pm, at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the national competition. Rubro-Negro comes from a 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro and is looking for a victory away from home, in addition to defending an unbeaten streak of 12 matches against Tricolor.

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Before traveling to Salvador, coach Filipe Luís led the final training session on Saturday morning. The red-and-black manager will be without Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira, who are suspended for their third yellow card. Midfielder Saúl, suffering from pain in his left ankle, remained in Rio de Janeiro and has already begun treatment with the medical department. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and Bahia have faced each other 99 times, with a clear advantage for Flamengo. Flamengo has won 43 times, drawn 31 times, and lost 25 times. In the first round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo won 1-0 at Maracanã, with a goal by Arrascaeta. Undefeated in 12 matches against Bahia, Flamengo boasts a strong away record, with five wins at Arena Fonte Nova. 

Arbitration

Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE)
Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE)
VAR: Wagner Reway (SC). 

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