Flamengo, the current national champion, takes the field this Wednesday (28) to make its debut in the 2026 Brasileirão against São Paulo, at 21:30 pm, at Morumbis. Coach Filipe Luís should have his full strength available for the first time this season. It is the beginning of the journey towards the tenth Brazilian championship.

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Before traveling to São Paulo, the Flamengo squad held their final training session at Ninho do Urubu. Players Danilo and De La Cruz were not included in the match squad and are continuing their training program with the physical conditioning staff. Luiz Araújo, who is suffering from muscle soreness, is undergoing a workload management process.

Retrospect

Flamengo and São Paulo have faced each other 152 times throughout history, with a slight advantage for São Paulo. Flamengo has won 49 times, there have been 44 draws, and São Paulo has won 59 times. The last match between the teams ended in a 2-2 draw at Vila Belmiro, in the second round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship.

Arbitration

Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
Assistants: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Leone Carvalho Rocha (GO)
VAR: Rodrigo Alonso Ferreira (SC)

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