Flamengo and Corinthians enter the field this Sunday, February 1st, at 4pm, at Estádio Mané Garrincha, at Brasília, for the final of black and white from São Paulo. The clash marks the first national decision of the season and promises balance between two traditional teams.
The game is broadcast on open and closed channels, reaching fans across the country. The duel also has real-time monitoring on digital platforms specializing in football. Confederação Brasileira by Futebol increased the competition’s prize pool, setting a record value for the champion.
- Broadcast channels: TV Globo (open), SporTV and Premiere (closed).
- Online monitoring: ge with video bids and minute-by-minute updates.
- Audience expectations: sold out tickets in popular sectors of the stadium.
The Estádio Mané Garrincha hosts its second consecutive Supercopa final, with a capacity for more than 70 thousand fans. The renovated arena for the Copa of the 2014 Mundo offers a modern structure and has already hosted important decisions in Brazilian football.
Location of decision
The Mané Garrincha, also known as Arena BRB, is located in the federal capital and serves as a neutral stage for the confrontation. The choice of location aims to serve fans of both teams, with ticket sales distributed evenly. Gates open at 12pm, allowing early entry to the public.
Brasília expects a large movement of organized fans coming from Rio, Janeiro and São Paulo. Autoridades locals reinforce security around the stadium to ensure peace of mind during the event.
Preparation of Flamengo
Coach Filipe Luís leads Flamengo in search of the first trophy of 2026 after an irregular start at Campeonato Carioca. The Rio team lost the last two games before the decision, but has important players returning for the final.
Lucas Paquetá appears as a newcomer among those listed and could debut, although he will have to start on the bench. Defender Danilo also returns from injury and travels with the delegation, reinforcing the defensive sector.
Red and black lineup
The likely formation of Flamengo follows a scheme with four defenders and a reinforced midfield trio. The attack has fast players on the wings and a reference center forward.
- Probable lineup: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (or Vitão), Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Carrascal; Plata, Samuel Lino (or Cebolinha) and Pedro.
- Options on the bench: Paquetá, De la Cruz and Danilo reinforce tactical variations.
The coach chooses to maintain the basis of the 2025 Brazilian title, prioritizing experience in decisions. Pedro leads the attack as the team’s top scorer from the previous season.
Absences in Flamengo
Some players are left out of the decision for medical or technical reasons. The red-and-black commission preserves pieces for the duration of the season.
Saúl continues to recover from heel surgery and is unable to play. Allan and Wallace Yan appear as the coach’s technical options and remain at Rio of Janeiro.
Maximum strength of Corinthians
Dorival Júnior climbs Corinthians with the main starters available for the final. The São Paulo coach distributed minutes in Campeonato Paulista to preserve the squad and arrives with all the highlights at his disposal.
The midfield presents competition for positions, with midfielders and midfielders fighting for places in the starting eleven. The attack maintains a foreign-naturalized duo as an offensive reference.
Alvinegra formation
The likely lineup for Corinthians prioritizes defensive solidity and quick transition through the sides. The tactical scheme balances marking and passing the ball.
- Probable lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, André Carrillo (or Matheus Pereira) and Breno Bidon (or Rodrigo Garro); Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.
- Highlights: Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto form a partnership in attacking command.
Dorival
Corinthians absences
Corinthians recorded few absences for the decision, keeping almost the entire main cast. Questões administrative authorities prevent the presence of some athletes.
João Pedro Tchoca returns to Brasil after unsuccessful negotiations with the Italian club and is not involved. José Martínez resolves documentation at Venezuela and also does not travel to the federal capital.
Arbitration defined
Rafael Rodrigo Klein, from Rio Grande from Sul, referees the match and brings experience in big games. The arbitration team has assistants from the same state and from Paraná.
The VAR is under the command of Rodolpho Toski Marques, ensuring the review of controversial moves. The CBF maintains a standard of interstate scales for national decisions.
- Main referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS).
- Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Rafael from Silva Alves (RS).
- Fourth referee: Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro (RS).
- Responsible for VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR).
The Gaucho-Paraná refereeing seeks to conduct the game impartially in a high-pressure environment. Klein has already played in national classics and state championship finals.
Competition context
Supercopa Rei brings together the champions of Brasileirão and Copa of Brasil in a unique game since its creation. The 2026 edition sees a significant increase in the prize pool, motivating the participating teams.
Flamengo won the 2025 Brazilian title with 79 points, three ahead of the runner-up. Corinthians lifted the cup from Copa from Brasil by defeating Vasco in the final.
Confrontation history
Flamengo and Corinthians have a long rivalry in national decisions over the last few decades. Recent duels are balanced, with alternating victories between the teams.
The red and black team had an advantage in the knockout stages of Copa and Brasil, while the black and white team won important clashes in the Brasileirão. The final of Supercopa represents a new chapter in this story.
Expectation of a balanced game
Analysts point to technical parity between the squads, with different strengths in each sector. The Flamengo focuses on the individual quality of the attack, while the Corinthians prioritizes collective tactical organization.
The match defines the first national champion of 2026 and serves as a thermometer for the rest of the season. Ambas Boards see the trophy as initial motivation for longer competitions.
Stadium details
Mané Garrincha has a lawn in ideal condition after recent maintenance. The Brasilia arena has already hosted Supercopa finals in previous editions and maintains a tradition of major events.
Fans occupy divided sectors to avoid conflicts, with reinforced policing in the stands. The central location facilitates access for caravans coming from different regions of the country.
Broadcast and coverage
TV Globo shows the game for a large part of the national territory on a free signal. SporTV and Premiere offer options for subscribers with exclusive images and analysis.
Digital platforms track plays in real time, including videos of goals and controversial plays. The journalistic coverage covers pre- and post-game with interviews with the protagonists.