Sao Paulo x Flamengo: Get to know the two lineups for the Brazilian Cup final

In Tricolor, which will be the home team in this second leg, coach Dorival Junior chose to keep the same starting players who participated in the match at the Maracanã last Sunday.

For his good performance in the 1-0 win at the MaracanãThe coach kept Luciano and James Rodriguez on the bench, with a more cautious and crowded team in the midfield.

Rubro Negro, needing a major turnaround to win the title, has no choice but to go on the attack.

For this reason, coach Jorge Sampaoli can count on The return of Arascaitawho recovered from injury and is among the starters.

The one who lost his place is Gabigol, who is on the bench for this decision. But this was not the only change in the team. Rossi and Thiago Maia replaced Matheus Cunha and Victor Hugo.

Luiz Arajo and Filipe Luis, who also recovered from injury, are linked and will go to the bench.

Having secured a minimal-point victory in the first match of the final, Sao Paulo need only a draw to lift the Champion’s Cup. On the other hand, Flamengo needs to win by two goals or more to achieve its second title in a row. If the Rio team wins on goal difference, the decision will be by penalty kicks.

Check the lineups:

Sao Paulo:

Raphael. Rafinha, Arboleda, Beraldo and Cayo Paulista; Pablo Maya, Rodrigo Nestor, Alison and Wellington Rato; Lucas Moura and Calleri Technical: Dorival Jr

Flamingo:

Russian. Wesley, Fabricio Bruno, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Thiago Maia, Gerson and Arascaeta; Bruno Henrique, Pedro Pedro Technical: Jorge Sampaoli

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