Flamengo round-up: Carioca title reaction, Rossi’s tribute, Pedro’s admission and focus turns to Brasileirão

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·9. März 2026

Flamengo round-up: Carioca title reaction, Rossi’s tribute, Pedro’s admission and focus turns to Brasileirão

Flamengo clinched the 2026 Campeonato Carioca against Fluminense, and attention now turns to the Brasileirão.

According to Coluna Do Fla, celebrations have quickly given way to planning for the week ahead. The final finished 0-0 in normal time before the Rubro-Negro won the shootout on Sunday.

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Goalkeeper Rossi paid tribute to Filipe Luís after being hailed as a hero of the campaign, playing down the tag and crediting both the former and current coaches for the title.

During the festivities, Pedro spoke of a frank conversation with Filipe Luís and acknowledged he had faced difficulties under the ex-Flamengo coach.

Training resumed on Monday morning at Ninho do Urubu, with Leonardo Jardim leading the session focused on the next league outing.

Source: Coluna Do Fla