Today, the 18th, Flamengo and São Paulo will decide the first match of the Copa do Brasil finals. Mengão, the current champion, is looking for the fifth title to “save” the year. Tricolor wants the unprecedented title of the competition. With broadcast by Globo, Sportv, Amazon Prime (streaming service) and Premiere (PPV channel) at 4:00 pm on the renovated Maracanã lawn, Flamengo and São Paulo will compete for the millionaire Copa do Brasil.
Mengão arrives with the mission of winning in front of its fans to build an advantage and win the competition's fifth championship and for that, Jorge Sampaoli's possible lineup comes with: Matheus Cunha; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Victor Hugo, Gerson; Pedro, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol.
Tricolor reaches its second final and seeks the unprecedented title of the Copa do Brasil, and the coach of the current champion of the competition, Dorival Júnior, should take to the field: Rafael; Rafinha, Arboleda, Beraldo, Caio Paulista; Pablo Maia, Alisson, Wellington Rato, Rodrigo Nestor; Lucas Moura and Calleri.
The referees for the first match of the final are: Anderson Daronco; Guilherme Dias Camilo, Nailton Junior de Souza Oliveira; Savio Pereira Sampaio. The VAR is in charge of Rafael Traci.
Today is a day of high emotions for Flamengo and São Paulo fans, as the first game of the Copa do Brasil grand final will take place this Sunday, the 18th. At the Maracanã stadium, the stars of these clubs are preparing for an epic duel that promises to make history.
To add even more spice to this clash, we have a peculiar encounter on the bench. São Paulo coach Dorival Júnior was responsible for winning this same competition last year, but curiously, ahead of Flamengo. Now, he is looking for another trophy, but with the tricolor colors.
Flamengo, led by stars Bruno Henrique and Gabigol, has had a season full of ups and downs. In its last match, despite the expulsion of its top scorer for a tackle on Cuello, the Rubro-Negro team remains in 4th place in the Brasileirão with 39 points, eager to redeem itself and shine in the Copa do Brasil.
On the other hand, São Paulo is coming off an unfavorable result in the Brasileirão, having suffered a 2-1 comeback against Internacional at Beira-Rio. This defeat cost them 13th place in the table, with 28 points. The São Paulo team needs to turn things around and seek glory in the Copa do Brasil to ease their situation in the national competition.
In this Brazilian football classic, Flamengo and São Paulo fans are eager to see their idols on the field, seeking glory in the Copa do Brasil. Tempers are running high, and the stage is set for an epic clash. Who will emerge victorious from this first clash? The answer will be revealed soon, as all of Brazil prepares to celebrate this memorable battle.
