Matheus Gonçalves doubtful for Flamengo v Barcelona at U20 World Cup | OneFootball

Star of the Under-20 Team, Matheus Gonçalves May Not Participate in the Final

Flamengo and Barcelona (ESP) will face off next Saturday (23) for the Under-20 World Cup title. However, the Flamengo coach Bruno Pivetti might have a significant problem for the decision. Midfielder Matheus Gonçalves, the team's main player, did not train this Thursday (21) and might miss the match.

According to the portal ‘Lance!’, Matheus Gonçalves felt discomfort in his right thigh and only underwent physiotherapy treatment. So far, Flamengo has not disclosed the situation of the 20-year-old, but the athlete will be re-evaluated on Friday (22).

Besides Matheus Gonçalves, other players with experience in the professional team will reinforce the Flamengo under-20 for the decision. Already available to Bruno Pivetti are defender João Victor, full-back Daniel Sales, and midfielders Guilherme, Lorran, and Joshua, a trio that has even scored for the main team.

WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS BARCELONA?

The match between Flamengo and Barcelona kicks off at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the Intercontinental Cup, the Under-20 Club World Cup. Globo will broadcast the game throughout Brazil. Additionally, Coluna do Fla offers the best and most Flamengo-centric coverage, on the website, social media, and YouTube, with a reporter at the Sacred Temple.

WHY ARE FLAMENGO AND BARCELONA IN THE WORLD CUP FINAL?

Current world champions, after defeating Olympiacos (GRE) last year, Flamengo is aiming for a second championship in 2025. The Most Beloved qualified for the competition after winning the Copa Libertadores da América in the category again. On the other hand, Barcelona, led by Brazilian and former full-back Juliano Belletti, won the Youth League, the equivalent of the Champions League for youth teams in Europe.

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