Looking to get back on the winning track, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (5) to face Santos, at 17:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 10th round of the Brasileirão. In the last match, Rubro-Negro was defeated by RB Bragantino 3-0, away from home, and now seeks recovery in front of the Nation to get closer to the leadership of the national competition.

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For the match against the Vila Belmiro team, coach Leonardo Jardim will have important players returning. Arrascaeta, Léo Pereira, and Varela, who were rested in the last game due to fatigue during the FIFA international break, will be available. Bruno Henrique, recovered from pubalgia, may also be included in the squad.

On the other hand, Erick Pulgar, suspended after receiving a red card, Alex Sandro, who is recovering from a muscle injury in his right thigh, and Saúl, in the final stages of recovery from surgery on his left heel, will be unavailable.

Retrospect

Flamengo and Santos have faced each other 136 times throughout history, with a slight advantage for Flamengo. They have 51 wins, 35 draws, and 50 losses against Santos.

In the last meeting between the teams, Flamengo won 3-2 at the Maracanã on November 9, 2025, in the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, Léo Pereira, Carrascal, and Bruno Henrique scored the goals for the club from Gávea.

Arbitration

Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)

Assistants: Michael Stanislau (RS) and Thiaggo Americano Labes (SC)

VAR: Emerson de Almeida Ferreira (MG).