A clash of opposites in the standings. That's how we can describe the match between Flamengo and Sport, who will face each other this Saturday (1), at 21 pm, at Maracanã, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão. The Rio de Janeiro Rubro-Negro comes in high spirits after qualifying for the Libertadores final, while the Lion of the Island is fighting to escape the bottom of the championship standings. 

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Upon returning from Argentina, where Flamengo drew 0-0 with Racing and secured a spot in the Libertadores final, coach Filipe Luís led two training sessions before facing Sport. There is a possibility that the coach will rest some players due to physical fatigue from the midweek game. Forward Pedro remains sidelined recovering from a forearm injury. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and Sport have faced each other 54 times, with Flamengo holding the advantage. They have won 27 times, drawn 12, and lost 15. The last time the two teams met was in the 2021 Brazilian Championship, ending in a 1-1 draw at Arena Pernambuco. Michael scored Flamengo's goal. 

Arbitration

Referee: Fernando Antonio Mendes de Salles Filho (PA)

Assistants: Eduardo Goncalves da Cruz (MS) and Marcio Gleidson Correia Dias (PA)

VAR: Rafael Traci (SC).