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Flamengo plays the 21st round of the Brasileirão on Monday (25) against Vitória

The 21st round of the Brazilian Championship started last Saturday (23) and continued on Sunday (24). However, on the night of this Monday (25), two important games conclude the Brasileirão matches of the current round, including the match of the leader Flamengo.

First and foremost, who opens the Monday (25) of Brasileirão games is Palmeiras. This is because, the team from São Paulo hosts Sport, at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo, starting at 7pm (Brasília time). It's worth mentioning that the Green and White can reassume the vice-leadership of the Brazilian Championship.

Then, concluding the 21st round of the Brasileirão on this Monday (25), it's Flamengo's turn to take the field. Starting at 9pm (Brasília time), the Most Beloved faces Vitória, at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast live on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

What is Flamengo's situation in the Brasileirão?

Currently, Flamengo is the leader of the Brazilian Championship, with 43 points earned. On the other hand, Palmeiras fell to third position (39 points), as Cruzeiro has already played the 21st round, on Saturday (23), when they beat Internacional.

How is Flamengo preparing for the game?

In summary, to face Vitória, Filipe Luís has only one confirmed absence. It's Erick Pulgar. This is because, the midfielder is recovering from a surgery performed on his foot, after fracturing the fifth metatarsal, in Flamengo's last match at the Club World Cup, back in June.

Therefore, excluding Erick Pulgar who should only return to the field for Flamengo in the second half of September, Filipe Luís has the entire squad available. With this, the tendency is for the Most Beloved to face Vitória with full strength.

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