Flamengo and Santos play a decisive match in the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship this Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 6:30 pm, at the Maracanã Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro. The confrontation pits the vice-leader Red and Black, with 65 points, against the last placed Black and White, who has 33 points and is fighting to escape the relegation zone. The broadcast takes place on the Premiere channel, on pay-per-view, while the ge.globo portal offers real-time coverage with exclusive videos.
Flamengo aims to reduce the three-point gap to leaders Palmeiras, who have 68 points and one game in hand. Filipe Luís, coach of the Rio team, adjusts the team after a 2-2 draw against São Paulo in the previous round. Santos, under the command of Juan Pablo Vojvoda, returns with important reinforcements to try to surprise away from home.
- Flamengo: 19 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses in 31 games played.
- Santos: 7 wins, 12 draws and 12 defeats, with just one win in the last five games.
Starting formations defined
Agustín Rossi occupies Flamengo’s goal, with a defensive line formed by Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro. In midfield, Pulgar and De La Cruz anchor the marking, alongside Arrascaeta and Carrascal in creation. Bruno Henrique and Samuel Lino complete the attack.
Santos bets on Gabriel Brazão in goal, with Igor Vinicius, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres and Souza in defense. João Schmidt and Zé Rafael control the midfield, while Barreal, Neymar and Guilherme play up front, focusing on quick transitions.
Embezzlements that change strategies
Pedro, Flamengo’s top scorer, is missing from the team due to a broken hand and should only return next week. Jorginho, with a thigh injury, and Gonzalo Plata, suspended for a red card, are also out, forcing Filipe Luís to prioritize defensive solidity.
At Santos, four games without a win increase the pressure, but Neymar’s return after an injury to his right thigh brings balance to the attack. Victor Hugo is suspended, and Mayke accumulates yellow cards, which limits Vojvoda’s options in tactical substitutions.
The Santos coach adjusts the scheme to contain the best attack in the Brasileirão, which scored 58 goals in 31 rounds.
Arbitration and rules in focus
Sávio Pereira Sampaio, from the Federal District, referees the duel for the first time this season between these teams. Rafael da Silva Alves and Thiaggo Americano Labes act as assistants, with Rodolpho Toski Marques at VAR, in Paraná.
The screening aims to maintain balance in a game with a history of 116 clashes, where Flamengo has 44 wins against Santos’ 43 and 29 draws.
- Main referee: Sávio Pereira Sampaio (DF).
- Assistant 1: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS).
- Assistant 2: Thiaggo Americano Labes (SC).
- VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR).
Flamengo players include Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta, who need to avoid yellow cards to avoid losing future games. At Santos, Gabriel Brazão and Adonis Frías are at similar risk, with eight players under alert.
Recent history between rivals
The last meeting, in the first round, ended with a 1-0 Santos victory, a goal from Lautaro Díaz, in July 2025. Flamengo won three of the previous five games, including 3-1 at Maracanã in 2024.
Santos seeks to repeat his feat away from home, where he only won two victories in the current Brasileirão. Flamengo remains unbeaten at home in the competition, with seven consecutive victories at Maracanã.
These numbers reinforce the expectation of a truncated game in midfield, with an average ball possession of 58% for the Red and Black in direct duels.
Complete coverage for fans
The match starts at 6:30 pm, with gates opening three hours earlier at Maracanã, which is expected to receive around 60,000 spectators. Tickets sold out on Friday, prioritizing fan members.
Premiere broadcasts in high definition throughout Brazil, with narration by Odinei Edson and comments by Roger Flores. Ge.globo updates minutes by minute, including replays and post-game interviews.
Fans outside of Rio can access official streaming via the channel’s app, with audio options in Libras for accessibility.
