Lineup confirmed Athletico x Flamengo at Arena da Baixada for Brasileirão

Athletico and Flamengo prepare for the clash valid for the 16th round of Brasileirão Betano. The game takes place this Sunday night on Arena from Baixada, on Curitiba. The teams arrive with different positions in the table. The red-black team from Rio occupies second place. The Paraná team appears below.

The home team is looking for points to climb the standings. Flamengo wants to keep the pace in the fight for the top. Referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein commands the match.

Escalação from Athletico for the home duel

Coach Odair Hellmann set up the team in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Santos stays in goal. The defense has A. Dias, J. F. Aguirre and L. Esquivel. In the middle, G. Benavídez, Jádson, Felipinho and Leonardo Derik appear. Mais at the front, Bruno Zapelli, S. Mendoza and K. Viveros complete the formation.

The team has important absences. Juan Portilla is suspended. Carlos Terán and Julimar remain injured. Luiz Gustavo is also out. Essas absences force adjustments in the team.

• Santos in goal
• Linha defensive with three defenders
• Meio-field with Jádson and Felipinho
• Ataque centered on Viveros and Mendoza
• Esquivel with freedom on the side

Formação of Flamengo and main absences

Leonardo Jardim opted for 4-2-3-1. Rossi is the goalkeeper. The defense has G. Varela, Danilo, L. Pereira and A. Sandro. In the middle, L. Ortiz, S. Ñíguez, J. Carrascal and L. Paquetá. The attack brings together S. Lino, Pedro and Everton.

Flamengo travels without some names. Giorgian of Arrascaeta has a shoulder injury. Evertton Araujo and Jorginho are suspended. Pulgar, Plata and Luiz Araújo were not related. The return of Paquetá is the main reinforcement.

The red-and-black team from Rio shows strength even with absences. Pedro leads the offensive actions. Lino and Cebolinha offer speed from the sides.

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Posições on the team table and moment

Athletico has 23 points in 15 games. The team comes from a sequence of recent wins, draws and defeats. Flamengo has 30 points. The use is superior. The Rio team seeks to keep its distance from the leaders.

Recent history shows balance. Both teams usually deliver close games. Arena from Baixada is often a hostile environment for visitors.

Detalhes from the game and broadcast

The ball drops at 7:30 pm. Premiere broadcasts live. ge.globo tracks bids in real time.

Referee Rafael Rodrigo Klein has a known card average. The expectation is for a physical game. Both teams need the three points for different reasons.

What each side stands to gain from the outcome

Athletico’s Vitória drives home campaign. The team from Paraná improves its position and gains morale. Triunfo from Flamengo reinforces the fight for the title. The red-and-black team maintains momentum away from home. Empate can serve both sides, but it leaves the taste of a lost opportunity.

The featured players deserve attention. L. Esquivel on the left side of Athletico. L. Araújo, when available, and Pedro by Flamengo. Individual duels define a lot