To climb away from the bottom of Brazil’s Serie A table, the two teams must push through the pressure and outplay their opponents on match day.
In Curitiba, Athletico Paranaense hosts Flamengo, a side that remains 13th in the standings with the same three points and a 1-0-2 record. The clash comes as Flamengo searches for consistency against a rival in decent form, both clubs eager to shift momentum and claim a crucial three points.
For the fourth round, Arturo Vidal and Erick Pulgar shoulder the responsibility to lead the effort, as Jorge Sampaoli looks to secure a first win in the league after two openings that didn’t go his way. The coach has enjoyed better results in the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores, but the domestic campaign remains a work in progress for his squad, who see this fixture as a key moment in their early-season campaign
After drawing with Racing in Argentina, Casildense forward will deploy his best weapons in the field against a Flamengo side that beat Libertad midweek and arrives in high spirits, aiming to celebrate locally with a win that would boost both confidence and standings.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT
FLAMENGO TRAINING
Goalkeepers; Saints; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar, Thiago Maia; Everton Ribeiro; Pedro and Gabigol.
LINEUP OF ATHLETICO PARANAENSE
Bento; Khellven, Pedro Henrique, Thiago Heleno, Pedrinho; David Terans, Alex Santana, Fernandinho, Pablo; Vitor Bueno and Vitor Roque.
HOW TO SEE ON TV AND ONLINE
Star+, Brasileirão Play and Fanatiz are the three streaming services offering the match live. In addition, Globo Internacional provides coverage on cable.
THE PREVIEW IN FIGURES
Source: Goal