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Saúl and Jorginho are set to play together for the first time for Flamengo in a Libertadores match

Flamengo is ready for the decision against Internacional, this Wednesday (20), at Beira Rio, in the return of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Filipe Luís, in fact, is expected to use an unprecedented duo in the midfield in a game valid for the intercontinental competition.

After a great performance against Internacional itself, on Sunday (17), in the Brazilian Championship, the duo Jorginho and Saúl is expected to return to being a starter for Flamengo this Wednesday (20). Thus, it will be the first time that the two will play together from the start in the continental competition.

In the match of the Brazilian Championship, Jorginho did not play the full 90 minutes. The midfielder left the field at 22′ of the second half, for the entry of De La Cruz. Meanwhile, Saúl finished the match normally on the field, playing 90′ for the first time with the Sacred Mantle.

What is the size of Flamengo's advantage in the Libertadores?

With a score of 1-0, Flamengo can even draw the return match and still be classified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. However, a simple defeat takes the tiebreaker to the penalties, while a defeat by two or more goals difference eliminates the Rubro-Negro.

Whoever advances to the next phase will face Cerro Porteño (PAR) or Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Currently, the Argentine team is in advantage, since they won the first game 1-0, in Paraguay.

Who will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Internacional match?

The match between Flamengo and Internacional is scheduled for 21h30 (Brasília time), with a broadcast by Rede Globo, on open channel, by ESPN, on closed TV, and by Disney+, on streaming. The match, scheduled for this Wednesday (20), is valid for the return of the round of 16 of the Libertadores.

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