Flamengo vs RB Bragantino: Match details for Serie A clash

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Flamengo return to action in Brazil's Serie A this Sunday (20th) to face RB Bragantino at 18:30 at the Maracanã in Round 28 of the championship. Sitting top with 57 points—one ahead of Palmeiras—the Red and Black search for another win to maintain their position before the international break.

Flamengo arrive at Round 28 leading the Serie A standings. Leonardo Jardim's side also boasts, heading into the weekend, the competition's strongest attack with 53 goals and the second-best defence with 22 conceded, alongside a goal difference of +31. They have recorded 17 victories so far this campaign.

For Sunday's encounter, manager Leonardo Jardim faces selection challenges. Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá and Samuel Lino are suspended, while Evertton Araújo is ruled out through injury. Saúl emerges as a potential replacement for Pulgar, and Bruno Henrique could deputise for Samuel Lino.

Head-to-head

Flamengo and Bragantino have squared off 24 times in history, with all meetings coming in Brazil's Serie A. The Red and Black hold nine victories, while the Paulista outfit have won eight encounters. Seven matches have ended level. In terms of goals scored, Bragantino hold the advantage, 31 to 28.

At the Maracanã, the balance reflects similar patterns in the statistics. The sides have played 11 times at the stadium, with Flamengo claiming five victories, Bragantino four, and two draws. Their last meeting at the ground ended in a 3-0 win for Flamengo in 2025.

Official details

Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE)

Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Joverton Wesley de Souza Lima (RO)

VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG).