Flamengo and Corinthians name lineups for Brasileirão match at Maracanã

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Flamengo and Corinthians name lineups for Brasileirão match at Maracanã
Summary

Flamengo and Corinthians have confirmed their starting lineups for Sunday's Brasileirão match at the Maracanã stadium. Both clubs are concurrently competing in the Libertadores quarterfinals, influencing the roster decisions for this domestic fixture. Flamengo manager Leonardo Jardim selected Danilo, Paquetá, Plata, and Pedro to return to the starting side, with Plata making his first start since a failed transfer to Dynamo Moscow. In contrast, Corinthians manager Fernando Diniz is fielding an alternative lineup, keeping only goalkeeper Hugo Souza as a carryover from the midweek match against Estudiantes. Raniele, who is suspended for the upcoming return leg of the Libertadores tournament, is also included in the Corinthians starting eleven. The two teams face this domestic challenge while preparing for their respective international quarterfinal obligations.

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  • Flamengo and Corinthians face off Sunday at the Maracanã in the Brasileirão.
  • Leonardo Jardim rotates the Flamengo squad to rest players for the Libertadores.
  • Fernando Diniz names an alternative Corinthians lineup with only Hugo Souza returning.
  • Raniele earns a start for Corinthians despite his suspension for the Libertadores second leg.
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Flamengo and Corinthians have announced their lineups for this Sunday’s (13) Brasileirão clash.The match at the Maracanã pits two teams against each other that are also involved in the Libertadore...

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