At CT Joaquim Grava-SP, Flamengo finalized its preparation for the match against Santos, which will be played this Saturday (28), at 19 pm, at Vila Belmiro. The match is valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship, where Rubro-Negro occupies fifth place with 28 points won.

Coach Renato Gaúcho led a tactical training session at Corinthians' training center. Forward Bruno Henrique underwent an imaging exam, which revealed an injury to the posterior region of his right thigh. The athlete remained in Rio de Janeiro undergoing treatment.

Flamengo and Santos have faced each other 128 times. Santos has won 46 times, drawn 35 times, and lost 47 times. In the last meeting between the teams, Santos won 4-1 at Maracanã in the 2020 Brazilian Championship. Gerson, Gabi (2), and Filipe Luís scored the goals in Santos' triumph.