Without Kleberson and Fierro on their respective national teams, as well as Adriano and Petkovic, who were injured, coach Rogério Lourenço decided to rely on two Gávea natives. He fielded midfielder Camacho alongside Michael to add more movement to the red-and-black midfield and opted for the recently promoted Diego Maurício as an option on the bench.

Flamengo took the field, just a little while ago, against Grêmio Prudente, with Bruno, Léo Moura, David, Angelim and Juan; Toró, Willians, Camacho and Michael; Vagner Love and Bruno Mezenga. On the bench, Rogério has Marcelo Lomba, Welinton, Everton Silva, Rodrigo Alvim, Fernando, Vinícius Pacheco and Diego Maurício.