Sports Journal

Flamengo's youth team faces bottom-of-the-table Villa Rio today at 13 p.m. on Rua Bariri in the fifth round of the Octavio Pinto Guimarães Tournament (OPG). Trying to maintain its lead in Group A, coach Adílio's team needs a win to avoid a stumble from São Cristovão, who has the same nine points as Flamengo but a three-goal difference.

The main news for the match is the return of midfielder William Amendoim, who has recovered from a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee and will be on the bench. The team's doubt is goalkeeper Paulo Victor, who suffered a knock during training. If he is unable to play, Marcelinho, who trained with the Brazilian national team on Monday at Gávea, will take his place to complete the squad.

The team for the game

The only surprise in the team's lineup is the entry of defensive midfielder Antônio, in place of the overlooked Diego Moura.

Flamengo's lineup for the match is: Paulo Victor (Marcelinho), Davidson, Anderson Oliveira, Wellinton and Léo; Antônio, Vinicius Colombiano, Diguinho and Vander. Carlinhos and Diego Oliveira. Coach: Adílio.