Flamengo and Vitória prepare for Brasileirão clash at Maracanã

Flamengo and Vitória are set to face each other at the Maracanã on August 9 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão 2026. Flamengo stands in second place with 39 points, aiming to maintain pressure on leaders Palmeiras. Key players Paquetá and Plata return but start on the bench. Vitória, recently successful in the Copa do Brasil, seeks its first league win away from home, where it has struggled with four draws and seven defeats. Both teams have missed key players due to injuries or suspensions, marking a challenging matchup for both.

• 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Flamengo and Vitória name starting XIs at the Maracanã