Brazil to Face Tunisia in Exciting International Friendly After Triumphant Win Against Senegal
Brazil’s national football team, under coach Carlo Ancelotti, is gearing up for an exciting international friendly against Tunisia. This match follows a solid 2-0 victory over Senegal, where Estevao and Casemiro scored in the first half. The game showcased Brazil’s offensive strength, with Matheus Cunha having close calls hitting both the post and crossbar.
Match Details
The friendly against Tunisia is set for November 18, 2025, at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille, kicking off at 8:30 p.m. local time. This match provides an excellent opportunity for Brazil to refine their strategies and assess squad depth.
Tunisia’s Strong Form
Both Brazil and Tunisia have demonstrated impressive performances in their respective World Cup qualifying campaigns. Tunisia led their CAF group with nine wins and a draw, showcasing their quality on the field. Senegal, in contrast, managed seven victories and three draws in their qualifying rounds.
Brazil’s Potential Lineup
Due to injury concerns, particularly Gabriel Magalhaes, who is sidelined with a groin issue, Ancelotti may adjust his lineup. Here’s the anticipated formation for Brazil in a 4-2-3-1 setup:
- Goalkeeper: Bento
- Defenders: Wesley, Marquinhos, Eder Militao, Alex Sandro
- Midfielders: Fabinho, Lucas Paqueta
- Forwards: Estevao, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Joao Pedro
Militao is expected to shift back to his center-back role, while Wesley may take over at right-back. Bento is likely to take the helm as goalkeeper, succeeding Ederson from the previous match.
Overall Squad Overview
Brazil’s squad is rich in talent, featuring a variety of players across all positions:
- Goalkeepers: Ederson, Bento, John Victor
- Defenders: Marquinhos, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Eder Militao, Gabriel Magalhaes, Fabricio Bruno, Caio Henrique, Wesley
- Midfielders: Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta, Bruno Guimaraes, Fabinho, Andrey Santos
- Forwards: Richarlison, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Matheus Cunha, Estevao, Luiz Henrique, Joao Pedro, Vitor Roque
The last encounter between Brazil and Tunisia was in September 2022, where Brazil dominated with a 5-1 victory. As Brazil prepares for this upcoming friendly, fans can expect a competitive match against a well-structured Tunisian team.
