After beating Racing and taking the lead in the Libertadores semifinals, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brasileirão, where it faces Fortaleza this Saturday (25), at 19:30 pm, at Arena Castelão, for the 30th round of the national championship. In case of victory or draw, Mengão will provisionally take the lead in the competition, since Palmeiras only faces Cruzeiro on Sunday (26).

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For the match, coach Filipe Luís will have several key players missing from his starting lineup. Chief among them is forward Pedro, who suffered a fractured forearm. He has already begun treatment and will have his arm immobilized for the next few days. The immobilization, which extends above the elbow, is necessary to prevent rotation of the fractured bone and ensure proper healing of the injury.

Athletes Erick Pulgar and Carrascal are suspended for the third yellow card they received in the game against Palmeiras. Defender Léo Ortiz trained normally this Friday (24), but is still recovering from the injury suffered in his ankle and will continue treatment in Rio de Janeiro focused on preparing for the return game against Racing. 

The other absences are Alex Sandro and De La Cruz. The left-back had a string of starts, and the club's medical department decided to monitor his performance load, aiming for the challenges of the final stretch of the season. The Uruguayan, however, developed a viral infection this week, with a fever confirmed by a blood test performed by the club. 

Retrospect

Flamengo and Fortaleza have faced each other 29 times throughout their history, with a clear advantage for Flamengo. Flamengo won 17 times, drew four, and won eight times for Fortaleza. In the first round, Fortaleza won 5-0 at the Maracanã stadium, with goals from Arrascaeta, Evertton Araujo, Luiz Araújo (2), and Michael. 

Arbitration

Referee: Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (ES)
Assistants: Guilherme Dias Camilo (MG) and Douglas Pagung (ES)
VAR: Wagner Reway (SC).

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