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Flamengo and Atlético-MG Face Off in the First Leg of the Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals

Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (31), when they face off against Atlético-MG. The teams are competing in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. For the match to be held at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís has four confirmed absences.

In summary, so far, the four confirmed absences for Flamengo are due to injury. Therefore, De la Cruz (left knee), Pulgar (foot surgery), Michael (left ankle), and Danilo (right thigh) are the absences for Filipe Luís in the game against Atlético-MG.

Will Filipe Luís Rest Players?

Yes! In addition to the confirmed absences due to injury, Flamengo is expected to have a series of absences due to Filipe Luís' technical decision. This is because the team prioritizes the Brasileirão and Libertadores over the Copa do Brasil in the 2025 season. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro coach intends to rest some players with the dispute of the Brazilian Championship in mind.

However, so far, Flamengo has not released the list of related players. It is important to note that, despite resting some players, the Rubro-Negro will have a major novelty for the game against Atlético-MG. It's about Saúl Ñíguez, who was called up for the match and may make his debut with the Manto Sagrado.

Who Will Broadcast the Flamengo x Atlético-MG Game?

Finally, the game between Flamengo and Atlético-MG will be broadcast live by SporTV, on the paid channel, in addition to Premiere, through pay-per-view. On the other hand, Coluna do Fla TV will follow all the post-match details, such as coach Filipe Luís' press conference, on YouTube.

When Will the Return Game Be?

It's worth noting that the rematch between Flamengo and Atlético-MG for the return game is also scheduled. Therefore, the teams will define the classified for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals next Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, at 19h (Brasília time).

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