After a 1-0 victory in the first leg, Flamengo needs just a draw to secure qualification.
Flamengo hosts Bahia on the night of Wednesday, 12, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. After winning the first leg in Salvador 1-0, the Rio de Janeiro team only needs a draw to secure a spot in the semifinals. Any win by Bahia with a one-goal difference will take the match to penalties. Check out the best football results at ai scores.
For the game, coach Tite continues to face issues with team selection. The main concern is Pedro, the top scorer of the year in Brazil, who was injured while with the Brazilian national team during the FIFA international window. In addition to him, eight other players will be unavailable for Wednesday’s match.
The probable Flamengo lineup is: Matheus Cunha, Varela (Wesley), Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Léo Ortiz, Pulgar (Everton Araújo/Allan), Gerson, and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique.
Bahia hopes to recover after the FIFA international break, as the team comes off two consecutive defeats – one of which was against Flamengo in the first leg. The pressure is even greater for Rogério Ceni’s team, as the Bahia squad has never reached the semifinals of the competition.
Unlike their opponents, Esquadrão de Aço will be at full strength for Wednesday’s clash and is expected to field: Marcos Felipe; Santiago Arias, Gabriel Xavier, Kanu, and Luciano Juba; Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Everton Ribeiro, and Cauly; Thaciano and Everaldo. Stay ahead of the competition with BB Score.
