Where to watch Flamengo x Pyramids in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup with likely lineups

Flamengo takes the field this Saturday, December 13, 2025, against Pyramids FC, from Egito, in the FIFA Copa Intercontinental semifinal. The match takes place at Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar, at 2pm (Brasília time), which corresponds to the local time of approximately 8pm. The winner advances to the final against Paris Saint-Germain and wins the Copa Challenger trophy.

The red-black team, led by Filipe Luís, arrives after a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul, in the Dérbi of Américas. Já o Pyramids, trained by Krunoslav Jurčić, eliminated Auckland City and Al-Ahli in the previous stages. Este clash marks the first historic meeting between the clubs.

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Probable team lineups

Flamengo must maintain the basis of the previous match, with possible adjustments due to the short recovery interval. The likely lineup includes Rossi in goal, defense with Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas, midfield formed by Pulgar, Jorginho and Filipe Luís counts on the gradual return of injured players, but prioritizes physical conditioning.

On the Pyramids side, the expected formation is 4-2-3-1, with El Shenawy in goal, a defensive line composed of Chibi, Marei, Samy and Mohamed Hamdi, a midfield with Lasheen and Ziko and Mayele. The Croatian coach spared starters in the last domestic round to arrive with maximum strength.

Featured players and top scorers

Giorgian from Arrascaeta appears as the main reference of Flamengo, scorer of the two goals in the debut against Sua creativity and game vision are fundamental to unbalancing organized defenses. Bruno Henrique also represents a constant threat due to the speed in transitions.

In Pyramids, Congolese Fiston Mayele leads the attack, with a hat-trick scored in the previous phase against Al-Ahli. Mohamed Ziko contributes with assists and movement in the offensive midfield. The Egyptian team stands out for its defensive solidity and quick counterattacks.

Refereeing and match details

Arbitration is carried out by Qatari Abdulrahman Al Jassim, assisted by Taleb Al Marri and Saoud Al Maqaleh. The VAR will be operated by Khamis Al Marri. FIFA adopts standard rules for the tournament, including reset cards after early stages.

The Estádio Ahmad bin Ali, with capacity for 40 thousand fans and a refrigeration system, hosted games from Copa to

Path of teams in the tournament

Flamengo entered directly into the Dérbi phase of Américas as champions of Libertadores 2025 and surpassed Cruz Azul with tactical authority. The campaign reflects the good moment of the team, which also recently won the Brasileirão.

Pyramids qualified as winners of Liga of Campeões of CAF 2024/25 and advanced with convincing victories in the preliminary stages. The Egyptian team invests in an ambitious project and seeks to surprise on the international stage.

History and curiosities of the confrontation

This is the first duel between Flamengo and Pyramids in history. Rubro-Negro has a positive record against African clubs, with a large majority of victories in past clashes. Não there is a record of previous direct games.

Interestingly, Pyramids represents a recent project in Egyptian football, with investments that placed it as second-place domestic leader. Flamengo, in turn, is looking for another global title in a successful year.

Technical preparation and expectations

Filipe Luís emphasizes physical recovery after a short break between games. Treinos in Catar focus on ball possession and high pressure, characteristics of the red-black style.

Krunoslav Jurčić highlights defensive organization and quick transitions as Pyramids’s weapons. The team arrives motivated by the chance to face PSG in the final.

Context of the intercontinental tournament

The Copa Intercontinental 2025 brings together continental champions in a knockout format in the Catar. The winner of the semi-final lifts the Copa Challenger and competes for the main title against the European representative.

The competition distributes significant prizes and represents FIFA’s new annual model for clashes between the world’s elite clubs.