Bahia and Grêmio are set to face off this Sunday at 4 p.m. at Arena Fonte Nova for the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship.
The match will be broadcast live on Globo (BA and RS), GE TV, and Premiere. Additionally, you can keep up with live updates in the card provided below.
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Bahia’s Lineup
Coach Rogério Ceni has made THREE adjustments. With Ramos Mingo suspended, Kanu steps in to reinforce the defense, while Ademir takes over Sanabria’s position in the attack.
Moreover, Jean Lucas has exited the squad, prompting Acevedo to move into the midfield with Gilberto taking his place on the right flank.
Kike Oliveira, who is on loan from Grêmio to Bahia, is unavailable due to a contractual clause.
Other notable absentees include Ronaldo, Caio Alexandre, and Ruan Pablo, all of whom are still in recovery.
Otherwise, Ceni will maintain the same lineup from the last match, which ended in a 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro.
Léo Vieira; Gilberto, Kanu, David Duarte and Luciano Juba; Erick, Acevedo, and Everton Ribeiro; Ademir, Erick Pulga, and Willian José.
Grêmio’s Lineup
Pavon, who has been playing in the full-back position, is unavailable due to suspension. In his place, Marcos Rocha comes in on the right flank.
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Manager Luis Castro has implemented TWO additional changes in defense. Balbuena and Gustavo Martins are off the squad, allowing Wagner Leonardo and Luis Eduardo to step in.
There will also be changes in the attack, as Gabriel Mec and Amuzu are leaving the squad, with Willian and Enamorado taking their places as starters.
Overall, there are FIVE modifications compared to the previous round’s 1-0 loss to Flamengo.
Weverton; Wagner Leonardo, Luis Eduardo, and Viery; Marcos Rocha, Leo Pérez, Noriega, and Pedro Gabriel; Gabriel Mec, Amuzu, and Carlos Vinicius.
Photo: Rafael Rodrigues/EC Bahia
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