Does Emerson Royal play today? Where to watch Flamengo x Vitória in the Copa do Brasil today at 9:30 pm
Flamengo hosts Vitória this Wednesday via Brasil’s Copa. The first game of the fifth phase takes place at 9:30 pm, on Maracanã. The return is scheduled for May 14, at Barradão. Sportv and Premiere broadcast live. ge follows all bids in real time with exclusive videos.
Leonardo Jardim prepares a very modified team. The red-and-black arrives after five consecutive victories, something that hasn’t happened since August 2025. The coach takes advantage of the confrontation to rotate the squad and give minutes to players who play less in the intense sequence before the break for the Copa of the Mundo.
Emerson Royal appears in the likely lineup
The right-back is listed and appears as an option in the defense of the starting lineup. Nas current projections, he occupies the right tip. The confirmed lineup only comes out moments before kickoff.
- Rossi (or Andrew) in goal
- Emerson Royal, Danilo, Vitão and Ayrton Lucas in defense
- Evertton Araújo, Jorginho (or Saúl) and De la Cruz in the middle
- Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha (or Wallace Yan) and Bruno Henrique in the attack
Paquetá remains injured and is missing from the team. Carrascal is suspended. Pulgar is also out due to a physical problem. Jorginho could return after missing the last four games.
Vitória landed at Rio after a draw with Corinthians for Série A. Leão is competitive at home, but only has two wins away from Salvador this season. One by Campeonato Baiano and another by Nordestão.
Desfalques weighs in on the Bahian side
Jair Ventura does not count on Gabriel Baralhas and Renato Kayzer, both recovering from injuries. Zé Vitor, Ronald and Edenilson fight for places in the middle. Renê leads the attack. Marinho returns to the ranks after recovering from left thigh problem.
The likely formation of Vitória has:
- Lucas Arcanjo in goal
- Nathan Mendes, Cacá, Luan Cândido and Ramon in defense
- Caíque, Zé Vitor (or Ronald or Edenilson) and Martínez in the middle
- Erick, Matheuzinho and Renê in the attack
Outros names follow out. Claudinho, Riccieli and Pedro Henrique fulfill physical transition. The injured list includes Mateus Silva, Jamerson, Neris, Camutanga, Edu, Rúben Ismael, Dudu and Fabri.
Arbitragem set for showdown
Anderson Daronco referees the match. Leila Naiara Moreira of Cruz and Michael Stanislau act as assistants. Thiago Duarte Peixoto is responsible for VAR.
Brasil’s Copa does not use away goal criteria. Empate on aggregate leads straight to penalties. Flamengo seeks to gain an advantage at home to facilitate classification in the return, in Salvador.
Rotação defines the red-black strategy
The Portuguese coach has been changing formations frequently recently. The plan is to preserve holders and test alternatives within a tight schedule. Emerson Royal, in good condition, gains space on the right flank.
Vitória needs a positive result away from home to stay alive in the competition. The Bahian team focuses its efforts on the national knockout stage after the recent draw at Brasileirão.
Transmissão and duel coverage
The game is shown on Sportv and Premiere. Plataformas and Globoplay also carry the signal. GE’s real time brings up-to-date statistics and videos of the main moves.
Torcedores also consult Copa’s Brasil table and information about the clubs. The current phase marks the entry of the Série A teams into the knockout stages.
Expectativa before kickoff
Maracanã hosts the debut of Flamengo at the 2026 Copa edition of Brasil. The red-black team is experiencing a positive moment. Vitória tries to surprise in Rio de Janeiro.
