Flamengo faces Lausanne at 4:30 PM Brasília time in Algarve, Portugal, on Wednesday (July 8). The friendly, shown on Band, GeTV, SporTV 2 and Premiere, is the second preseason match as the club prepares for the second half of the season.

Who is on the pitch?

Leonardo Jardim lined up a refreshed squad, giving youngsters from the academy a chance. At the back, Andrew, Emerson Royal, Vitão, João Victor and Johnny Góes started. In midfield, Evertton Araújo, Saúl and Lorran took the reins, while Cebolinha, Joshua and Wallace Yan led the attack. The absence of Danilo, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, Varela, Arrascaeta, De la Cruz, Gonzalo Plata and Jorge Carrascal, still at the World Cup, leaves the coach without his most experienced options.

Why does the match matter?

The friendly serves as a test for the new generation that will meet Benfica on Saturday (July 11). Jardim wants to gauge fitness and cohesion before the Portuguese rival arrives. It also gives game time to players like Andrew and Wallace Yan, who have yet to debut in official Flamengo matches.

How is Lausanne doing?

Lausanne‑Sport finished the Swiss season in ninth place out of twelve and avoided the relegation playoffs. Coach Luka Elsner has already secured three preseason wins in Europe: 9‑0 over Renens (amateur), 3‑0 against La Sarraz‑Eclépens (fourth tier) and 1‑0 over Étiole Carouge (second tier). The lineup includes Castella; Soppy, Mouanga, Sow and Poaty; Custódio, Mollet and Roche; Lekoueiry, Butler‑Oyedeji and Janneh.

What’s next?

After the Lausanne game, Flamengo will travel to face Benfica in Lisbon, where the stakes are higher. The expectation is that the coach will keep the youth‑focused approach but may bring in a few senior players who stayed behind. The Benfica friendly will be decisive in shaping the system for the second half of the Brazilian league campaign.

Where to watch?

The match will be broadcast simultaneously on Band, GeTV, SporTV 2 and Premiere. Fans can stream live on mobile devices or watch on cable TV. The 4:30 PM Brasília kickoff translates to 10:30 PM in Lisbon, making it convenient for Brazilian supporters watching from home.

Friendly tidbits

This is the second of three scheduled preseason games for Flamengo. On Friday (July 3) the team drew 2‑2 with River Plate of Argentina. The upcoming clash with Benfica will be the final test before the squad returns to Brazil for the start of the second half of the national championship.