Flamengo Lineup and Absences for Fortaleza Match on October 25, 2025
Flamengo is set to face Fortaleza on October 25, 2025, in a crucial match for the Brazilian Championship. This encounter will take place at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, starting at 19:30 local time. The game will be broadcast live on Premiere. This match represents the 30th round of the Série A.
Current Standings
Flamengo continues its strong pursuit of the league title, currently sitting in second place with 61 points from 28 games. Fortaleza, however, is struggling at the bottom of the table, with 24 points, positioned 19th and facing the threat of relegation.
Injury and Absence Updates
As Flamengo prepares for this match amidst semifinal commitments in the Libertadores, the team will be missing several key players. The squad’s top striker, Pedro, is sidelined due to a right forearm fracture.
- Other injured players include:
- Everton Cebolinha
- Léo Ortiz, who is recovering from an ankle ligament strain
- Alex Sandro is being rested
- De la Cruz is affected by a viral illness
Additionally, Pulgar and Carrascal are suspended, while several players, including Allan and Bruno Henrique, are at risk of suspension due to accumulating yellow cards.
Flamengo’s Projected Lineup
With the absences in mind, Flamengo’s probable starting lineup includes:
- Goalkeeper: Rossi
- Defenders: Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas
- Midfielders: Saúl, Jorginho, Arrascaeta
- Forwards: Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, Plata
The head coach, Filipe Luís, will lead the team in this important clash.
Fortaleza’s Projected Lineup
On the other side, Fortaleza’s likely lineup features:
- Goalkeeper: Brenno
- Defenders: Mancuso, Brítez, Gastón Ávila, Bruno Pacheco
- Midfielders: Pierre, Lucas Sasha, Pochettino
- Forwards: Herrera, Breno Lopes, Deyverson
The team is coached by Martín Palermo.
Upcoming Matches
Following the Fortaleza clash, Flamengo’s schedule includes several significant fixtures:
- October 29 – Racing Club (Libertadores, semifinal, second leg)
- November 1 – Sport (Brazileirão)
- November 5 – São Paulo (Brazileirão)
- November 9 – Santos (Brazileirão)
Recent Results
In their latest matches, Flamengo achieved the following:
- October 22: Flamengo 1 – 0 Racing Club (Libertadores, semifinal, first leg)
- October 19: Flamengo 3 – 2 Palmeiras (Brazileirão)
- October 15: Botafogo 0 – 3 Flamengo (Brazileirão)
- October 5: Bahia 1 – 0 Flamengo (Brazileirão)
- October 2: Flamengo 0 – 0 Cruzeiro (Brazileirão)
This matchup between Flamengo and Fortaleza is crucial for both teams, each with their own objectives in the league. Fans can expect an exciting clash as Flamengo aims to maintain its title challenge, while Fortaleza fights against relegation.
