Football Buzzer
Flamengo arrive in Florida brimming with belief after topping their group with wins over Chelsea and Esperance Tunis. Filipe Luis rotated his squad last time out but will restore his strongest XI for a monumental last-16 showdown with Bayern Munich.
Flamengo predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich
GK: Agustin Rossi
Rossi has been a steady presence in goal, with Flamengo conceding just two goals across the group stage.
RB: Wesley Franca
A reliable defender who will be tasked with containing Coman’s bursts down the left flank.
CB: Danilo
The Brazilian centre-back brings composure and physicality to Flamengo’s well-drilled defence.
CB: Leo Pereira
Pereira is expected to slot back in after being rested, offering leadership and aerial strength.
LB: Ayrton Lucas
Quick and aggressive, Lucas will look to overlap while remaining disciplined against Olise.
CM: Erick Pulgar
Pulgar’s ball-winning and distribution anchor the midfield, allowing teammates to push forward.
CM: Jorginho
Combines industry with composure, key to maintaining Flamengo’s shape and tempo.
CM: Gerson
A powerful runner who links defence and attack and will look to drive past Bayern’s midfield screen.
RW: Gonzalo Plata
Plata’s pace and trickery can exploit Bayern’s high line on the counter.
CAM: Giorgian De Arrascaeta
The Brazilian Serie A top scorer is Flamengo’s creative heartbeat and main goal threat.
LW: Luiz Araujo
Direct and energetic, Araujo will aim to stretch Bayern’s back four and combine with De Arrascaeta.
Flamengo predicted lineup vs Bayern Munich (4-3-3): Rossi; Wesley Franca, Danilo, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho, Gerson; Plata, De Arrascaeta, Luiz Araujo
