Flamengo x Pyramids: where to watch live, time and likely lineups with Pedro at the World Cup

Flamengo takes the field this Saturday against Pyramids, from Egito, in the semi-final of Copa Intercontinental from The confrontation takes place at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar, at 5pm local time (2pm on Brasília). The transmission is carried out by TV Globo in the open, SporTV in the closed, in addition to CazéTV, ge and Fifa+ in streaming.

The red and black team advanced after a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul, with two goals from Giorgian and Arrascaeta. The winner takes the Copa Challenger trophy and guarantees presence in the decision scheduled for December 17th. Coach Filipe Luís highlights the importance of physical recovery within a short period of three days.

Older players demand special attention when managing effort. Pedro, absent in the debut, trained normally and could return to the bench. The strategy prioritizes a competitive and balanced team.

Flamengo preparation for the confrontation

Filipe Luís remains a mystery about the starting lineup. The short time between games influences decisions to preserve the physical condition of athletes. The winning base against Cruz Azul must be maintained with possible adjustments.

• Rossi in goal, with a defense formed by Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro.
• Midfield with Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta as main creators.
• Attack counting on Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique.

Arrascaeta emerges as a key player after the decisive goals in the previous phase. The team arrives motivated by recent achievements at Libertadores and Brasileirão. The focus remains on defensive solidity and exploring counterattacks. Pedro should return to the list of players listed for today’s match, after recovering from the injury.

Pyramids’s trajectory until the semi-final

Pyramids eliminated Auckland City 3-0 in the first phase and Al-Ahli 3-1 afterwards. Campeão unprecedented from Liga from Campeões Africana, the Egyptian club is going through a good phase in the national championship as vice-leader. Coach Krunoslav Jurcic classifies the duel as the biggest in the team’s history.

Fiston Mayele stands out as a top scorer with important goals in the previous stages. The Congolese represents a constant threat in attack. The team also has the Brazilian Ewerton Silva in the squad.

The Croatian coach praises Flamengo’s experience against great Europeans. Ele promises special marking on Arrascaeta to neutralize decisive plays. The Egyptian team adopts a compact and exploratory stance for quick transitions.

Match details and refereeing

The Estádio Ahmad bin Ali hosts the game with a capacity for more than 40 thousand fans. The venue hosted matches from Copa to Mundo in 2022 and maintains a modern structure. Não there are players hanging, as cards were reset after initial phases.

• Main referee: Abdulrahman Al Jassim, from Catar.
• Assistants: Taleb Al Marri and Saoud Al Maqaleh.
• VAR commanded by Khamis Al Marri.

The regulations provide for extra time and penalties in the event of a draw in normal time.

Probable team lineups

Both coaches keep tactical options until moments before kickoff.

Flamengo (Filipe Luís):

• Rossi;
• Varela (Royal),
• Leo Ortiz (Danilo),
• Leo Pereira,
• Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas);
• Pulgar,
• Jorginho,
• Arrascaeta;
• Carrascal (Plata),
• Samuel Lino (Cebolinha),
• Bruno Henrique.

Pyramids (Krunoslav Jurcic):

• ElShenawy;
• Chibi,
• Galal (Gabr),
• Samy,
• Mohamed Hamdi;
• Lasheen,
• Toure,
• Zalaka,
• Atef,
• Hafez (Ewerton);
• Mayele.

The confrontation balances South American experience with recent African rise.

Context of the intercontinental tournament

The Copa Intercontinental replaces the previous annual format and brings together continental champions. PSG awaits the final as the European representative. Flamengo seeks second world title after 1981.

Pyramids debuts in the decisive stages of a global tournament. The team has demonstrated rapid evolution since its founding in 2008. Investimentos allowed unprecedented continental achievements.

The match attracts international attention due to the contrast of styles and stories.