Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil or Libertadores? Flamengo's 2026 focus | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s priority in 2026?

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (22) against Vitória at the Maracanã in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Even so, it is worth noting that the Most Beloved sees the national knockout competition as its third priority of the season.

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the Flamengo board decided to mirror the planning from the 2025 season. The Brasileirão and the Libertadores will be the club’s priorities in 2026, with the Copa do Brasil taking a back seat.

How did Flamengo do in the 2025 Copa do Brasil?

It is worth noting that Flamengo, during the 2025 season, fielded an alternate lineup in the Copa do Brasil matches. On that occasion, the Most Beloved ended up being eliminated by Atlético-MG in the round of 16 after a penalty shootout.

However, it is important to emphasize that Flamengo will take the field with the same mindset as in the Libertadores and Brasileirão matches: to win. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro, even with the possibility of resting some players, will look to take the lead in the tie against Vitória.

What time is the match?

The match between Flamengo and Vitória, therefore, is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (22) at the Maracanã, in the first leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the match will be broadcast on SporTV, on closed TV, and on Premiere, via pay-per-view.

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