Flamengo’s Starting Lineup and Key Absences for Ceará Match (03/12)

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Flamengo’s Starting Lineup and Key Absences for Ceará Match (03/12)

On December 3, Flamengo will host Ceará at Maracanã Stadium at 21:30 (Brasília time). This match is part of the 37th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro 2025. Currently, Flamengo leads the league with 75 points and has a chance to secure the championship title.

Flamengo’s Powerful Lineup Against Ceará

Fresh off their Copa Libertadores victory, Flamengo is eager to add another title. The team recently defeated Palmeiras in the final on November 29. Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a strong lineup to capitalize on this momentum and confront Ceará.

Key Player Absences

Flamengo will be without Pedro due to a thigh injury and a fractured forearm. He is the only player missing from the lineup. Furthermore, several players are on the verge of suspension, including Rossi, Danilo, and Bruno Henrique.

Projected Starting Lineup

Flamengo’s anticipated starting eleven includes:

Goalkeeper: Rossi
Defenders: Varela, Danilo (Ortiz), Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro
Midfielders: Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta
Forwards: Plata (Luiz Araújo), Carrascal (Cebolinha or Lino), Bruno Henrique

Coach: Filipe Luís

Ceará’s Expected Lineup

Ceará, managed by Léo Condé, will attempt to challenge Flamengo with their own lineup:

Goalkeeper: Bruno Ferreira
Defenders: Fabiano Souza, Marcos Victor, Marllon, Nicolas
Midfielders: Zanocelo, Dieguinho
Forwards: Galeano, Lucas Mugni, Fernandinho, Pedro Raul

Recent Performances

Flamengo’s last five matches were as follows:

Nov 29: Palmeiras 0 – 1 Flamengo (Libertadores Final)
Nov 25: Atlético-MG 1 – 1 Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Nov 21: Flamengo 3 – 0 Bragantino (Brasileirão)
Nov 19: Fluminense 2 – 1 Flamengo (Brasileirão)
Nov 15: Sport 1 – 5 Flamengo (Brasileirão)

Upcoming Matches for Flamengo

Following the Ceará match, Flamengo’s schedule includes:

Dec 7: Mirassol vs. Flamengo
Dec 10: Cruz Azul vs. Flamengo (Copa Intercontinental)

With their sights set on securing the Campeonato Brasileiro title, Flamengo’s match against Ceará promises to be a pivotal encounter. Fans eagerly anticipate a powerful performance from the team as they chase further glory.