Does Arrascaeta play today? where to watch Flamengo x Corinthians today at 4pm for the Super Cup final

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Flamengo and Corinthians decide the Supercopa of Brasil 2026 this Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Mané Garrincha, at Brasília. The confrontation pits the champion of Brasileirão 2025 against the winner of Copa of Brasil of the same year. The match represents the first national title of the season and distributes relevant prizes to the champion. The broadcast takes place on Globo on an open channel, sportv and Premiere via subscription, with digital coverage on ge tv including real time and exclusive videos.

Midfielder Arrascaeta is listed and is part of Flamengo’s probable lineup for the duel. The 32-year-old Uruguayan, a key player in the squad, participates in the preparation and should start as a starter in midfield. The official lineup has not yet been released by the technical committee, but the player traveled with the delegation and appears as an offensive creation and decision-making option under the command of Filipe Luís.

Streaming and options to follow

The final receives widespread coverage on multiple platforms. Globo shows the game live on open TV for all of Brasil. sportv broadcasts to pay TV subscribers. Premiere offers pay-per-view. ge tv offers free streaming on YouTube with exclusive narration and minute-by-minute updates.

Arrascaeta in preparation and expectation for the decision

Arrascaeta plays today at Supercopa. The Uruguayan midfielder recently debuted in the 2026 season and is looking for an ideal pace after controlling his physical load. Ele has a history of leading roles in important decisions for Flamengo. The technical committee includes him among the starters to reinforce the creative sector against the black and white defense.

The player arrives as one of the main names in the squad after an outstanding season in 2025. Sua presence increases the options for offensive plays and assists. Flamengo is betting on his technical quality to unbalance the confrontation and win four times in the tournament.

Probable lineup for Flamengo with a focus on midfield

Filipe Luís prepares the team considering the physical condition of the athletes. Arrascaeta forms part of the offensive base along with names like Pulgar and Carrascal. Lucas Paquetá appears listed, but must start in the bank. The team seeks to overcome initial instability in the season by winning their first trophy.

Probable lineup: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Carrascal; Plata, Arrascaeta and Pedro.

Absences: Saúl (heel surgery), Allan and Wallace Yan (technical option).

Corinthians preparation and likely lineup

Dorival Júnior scales maximum strength among those available. Dúvidas are concentrated in midfield, with André, Matheus Pereira and André Carrillo competing for places alongside Raniele. In attack, Rodrigo Garro and Breno Bidon compete for position. The club has few victories in 2026 and is betting on its inaugural title.

Probable lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, André Carrillo (Matheus Pereira) and Breno Bidon (Rodrigo Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.

Absences: João Pedro Tchoca (frustrated negotiation) and José Martínez (passport issues at Venezuela).

Arbitration and stadium structure

Rafael Rodrigo Klein, from Rio Grande from Sul, whistles the final. Bruno Boschilia (Paraná) and Rafael from Silva Alves (Rio Grande from Sul) act as assistants. Rodolpho Toski Marques (Paraná) commands the VAR. Mané Garrincha hosts the clash with neutral command, balancing the conditions for the teams.

Retrospect and motivations in the classic

Flamengo has the advantage in recent clashes against Corinthians. The red-black team looks for the tetra in Supercopa. The black and white team is trying to repeat the 1991 title against the same rival. Ambas the teams arrive with a winning record in 2025, but face an irregular start in 2026.

Flamengo and Corinthians enter the field motivated by the trophy that opens the year. The match promises intensity and balance in the center of the country.

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