Flamengo and Santos will clash on Sunday, October 9, at the Maracanã Stadium, kicking off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) as part of the 33rd round of the Brasileirão.
Currently sitting in second place with 65 points, Flamengo is eager for a victory to maintain pressure on the league leaders, Palmeiras, who are ahead with 68 points. Meanwhile, Santos is battling against relegation, positioned just outside the drop zone in 17th place with 33 points.
In their previous match, Santos fell 2-0 to Palmeiras, prompting coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda to make notable changes to the lineup. He has brought in Igor Vinícius, Luan Peres, João Schmidt, Guilherme, and Neymar, replacing Mayke, Alexis Duarte, Victor Hugo, Lautaro Díaz, and Robinho Jr., respectively.
Conversely, Flamengo seeks to bounce back from a 2-2 draw against São Paulo. Coach Filipe Luís has opted for several adjustments as well, inserting Varela, Ayrton Lucas, De La Cruz, and Bruno Henrique into the starting XI in place of Emerson Royal, Alex Sandro, Saúl, and Gonzalo Plata.
As both teams gear up for this critical match, the stakes are high, with Flamengo aiming for the title and Santos fighting to secure their position in the top flight of Brazilian football.