Returning to the Maracanã after the World Cup break, Flamengo will take to the field this Sunday (26) to face São Paulo, at 18:30 pm, in the opening of the second round of the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro are riding high after beating Chapecoense 4-0 midweek and are chasing Palmeiras to try and reduce the seven-point gap to the top of the national competition. 

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For the match against São Paulo, coach Leonardo Jardim will be able to count on two important players returning. Léo Ortiz, recovered from a right thigh injury, and De La Cruz, rested in the last game due to the synthetic turf at Arena Condá, should be available. On the other hand, Plata has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his right knee and will not be included in the squad. Carrascal will serve his final suspension match. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and São Paulo have faced each other 153 times in history, with a slight advantage for the São Paulo club. Flamengo has won 49 times, there have been 44 draws, and São Paulo has won 60 times. In last year's Brasileirão, Flamengo earned four points against their rivals, with a 2-0 victory at the Maracanã and a 2-2 draw at Vila Belmiro. 

Arbitration

Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistants: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Michael Stanislau (RS)
VAR: Rodrigo D Alonso Ferreira (SC).