Clash of Undefeated and Undermanned: Criciúma vs Remo in a Pivotal Série B Showdown!
Match between Criciúma and Remo for the 5th round of Série B takes place this Friday at 7 PM (BRT), with live broadcast. Check where to watch, lineups, absences, and refereeing info.
Criciúma and Remo face off this Friday (April 26) at 7 PM (BRT) at the Heriberto Hülse Stadium, for the 5th round of Brazil’s Série B Championship. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and Disney+, with real-time coverage on ge.globo.
Criciúma looks to bounce back after a draw against Novorizontino, while Remo arrives in strong form, undefeated and in the top four with 8 points. The Pará team is chasing their first-ever win over Criciúma in Santa Catarina, aiming to make history.
Criciúma coach Zé Ricardo had only two days of prep. Werik Popó is suspended and Fellipe Mateus remains injured. Sassá is expected to start. Remo coach Daniel Paulista won’t have Alan Rodríguez (suspended) but welcomes back Caio Vinícius. Key player Pedro Rocha, formerly of Criciúma, is set for a reunion with his ex-club.
Criciúma probable XI: Kauã; Léo Alaba, Rodrigo, Luciano Castán, Marcelo Hermes; Matheus Trindade, Morelli, Juninho; Diego Gonçalves, Sassá, Gabriel Novaes.
Out: Fellipe Mateus (injury), Werik Popó (suspension).
Yellow danger: Luciano Castán, Morelli.
Remo probable XI: Marcelo Rangel; Marcelinho, Klaus (or Camutanga), Reynaldo, Sávio; Caio Vinícius (or Luan Martins), Jaderson, Pedro Castro; Janderson, Pedro Rocha, Felipe Vizeu.
Out: Alan Rodríguez (suspension).
Yellow danger: Luan Martins.
Referees: Lucas Paulo Torezin (main); assistants Roberto Rivelino dos Santos Júnior and Andrey Luiz de Freitas (PR). Fourth referee: Edson da Silva (SC). VAR: Rodrigo Nunes de Sá (RJ).