Flamengo Makes Three Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Copa Intercontinental Clash vs Pyramids
Flamengo adjusts its squad with three changes for the Copa Intercontinental semifinal against Pyramids, aiming for the final against PSG.
- • Flamengo faces Pyramids today at 14h Brasília time in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
- • Coach Filipe Luís makes three lineup changes from the previous match against Cruz Azul.
- • Starting lineup includes Danilo, Everton Cebolinha, and Luis Plata upfront.
- • The winner advances to the final to face Paris Saint-Germain.
- • Match will be broadcast live on Globo, SporTV, getv, CazéTV, and FIFA+.
Key details
Flamengo is set to face Egypt's Pyramids in a crucial Copa Intercontinental semifinal match scheduled for 14h Brasília time on December 13, 2025, in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Coach Filipe Luís has made three strategic changes to the lineup from the previous victory over Cruz Azul. The defenders Léo Ortiz, winger Samuel Lino, and forward Bruno Henrique have been replaced by Danilo, Everton Cebolinha, and Luis Plata.
The starting squad includes goalkeeper Rossi; defenders Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; midfielders Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; with the attacking trio of Everton Cebolinha, Carrascal, and Plata. Flamengo, reigning champions of the Dérbi das Américas, aims to secure the Copa Challenger by overcoming Pyramids, who recently won the Copa África-Ásia-Pacífico.
The winner will face European champion Paris Saint-Germain, who has a direct spot in the tournament final. The match will be broadcast live across multiple platforms, including Globo, SporTV, getv, CazéTV, and FIFA+, with real-time updates available on CNN Esportes.
This game is part of a busy day of international football featuring matches across top leagues such as La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and the Premier League, highlighting the global football calendar's intensity on December 13, 2025.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.