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Flamengo makes two squad changes for Sunday match against Remo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:01 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Flamengo makes two squad changes for Sunday match against Remo

Summary

Flamengo prepares to face Remo at Mangueirão in Belém this Sunday for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Second-place Flamengo enters the match with 51 points, while Remo currently sits in 19th place with 23 points. Coach Leonardo Jardim has adjusted his starting lineup, inserting Varela for Royal at right-back and Pulgar for Arrascaeta in the midfield. These adjustments follow the team's recent 2-0 victory over Mirassol. Remo coach Léo Condé reports that Mayk, Edson Fernando, and Jajá are available, though João Lucas remains unavailable due to a long-term knee injury. Following the conclusion of this fixture, Flamengo travels to play Independiente del Valle in the Libertadores quarterfinals on Thursday.

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Status Watch

•Flamengo occupies second place in the league table with 51 points.
•Varela and Pulgar enter the starting lineup for the match against Remo.
•Remo hosts the match at Mangueirão in Belém at 4:00 p.m. this Sunday.
•João Lucas is the only confirmed absentee for Remo due to injury.
•Flamengo faces Independiente del Valle next Thursday in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Latest Updates

6:01 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 With TWO changes, Flamengo name line-up for clash with Remo

What they're saying

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Flamengo is LINEUPPED UP to face Remo in a match scheduled for 4:00 p.m. this Sunday (6) at Mangueirão, in Belém.The match is valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.Globo (except in MG, PR, SP...
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