Looking to stay at the top of the table, Flamengo will seek victory against RB Bragantino this Saturday (22), at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 35th round of the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro comes from a setback in the middle of the week, when they lost to Fluminense by 2-1. Despite the negative result, Mengão remains at the top of the championship with 71 points.

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For tonight's game, coach Filipe Luís will have two absences in midfield, as Erick Pulgar and Saúl are suspended due to their third yellow card. On the other hand, the players called up for the FIFA international break will be available for the match. Uruguayan De La Cruz, who missed the last two games due to pain in his left knee, should also return. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and RB Bragantino have faced each other 22 times throughout history, with the matchup being balanced. Flamengo has won eight times, there have been seven draws, and RB Bragantino has won seven times. In the first round of the 2025 Brasileirão, Flamengo won 2-1 at the Cícero de Souza Marques stadium, with goals from Léo Pereira and Wesley. 

Arbitration

Referee: Fernando Antônio Mendes de Salles Nascimento Filho (PA)

Assistants: Alessandro Alvaro Rocha de Matos (BA) and Alex dos Santos (SC)

VAR: Braulio da Silva Machado (SC).