After a three-game winning streak and retaking the lead in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. This Thursday (31), the red-black team will face Atlético-MG again, at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã. This time, the match will be the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 6. The return leg is scheduled for next Wednesday (XNUMX), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte.  

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Coach Filipe Luís led the final training session this afternoon to determine the team he will field tomorrow. Ayrton Lucas and Alex Sandro, having recovered from their respective injuries, are likely to be included in the squad. The three Flamengo signings who arrived during this transfer window—Saúl, Emerson Royal, and Samuel Lino—have been registered with the CBF's BID and could make their Flamengo debuts in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and Atlético-MG are rematching last year's Copa do Brasil final. Flamengo secured two victories, securing their fifth title in the competition. In the first leg, Mengão won 3-1 at the Maracanã, with two goals from Gabi and one from Arrascaeta. In the return leg, played at the MRV Arena, Plata scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory. 

Where to watch

The Flamengo vs. Atlético-MG match will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV, with commentary by João Guilherme. SporTV and Premiere will broadcast the game live (with video). 

Arbitration

Referee: Raphael Claus (SP)
Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira (CE)
VAR: Caio Max Augusto Vieira (GO)