Supercopa: Corinthians chief admits there’s a gulf in class with Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo and Corinthians Compete for the First Title of 2026

Flamengo and Corinthians will compete on February 1st for the first title of the Brazilian calendar in 2026. With about a week to go before the Supercopa do Brasil, Marcelo Paz, a director of the São Paulo team, admitted the financial 'gap' that exists between the teams.

— Financially, Corinthians cannot compete with Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Cruzeiro. It's impossible! We are forming a team at the lowest possible cost due to transferban. We had loans and zero-cost players to form a squad -, he said, before concluding:

— We won't be able to compete with Flamengo who wants to bring Paquetá for millions, with Cruzeiro who brought Gerson as the biggest signing in Brazilian football history. Palmeiras also has grand targets. We can't deceive anyone and say we will compete in the market -, he concluded, in an interview with ‘Rádio Bandeirantes’.

When Will the Game Between Flamengo and Corinthians Take Place?

The game between Flamengo and Corinthians is scheduled for February 1st, at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Mané Garrincha, in the Federal District. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will be ‘on-site’ bringing all the details on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

How Did Flamengo and Corinthians Secure a Spot in the Supercopa?

It is worth noting that Flamengo is the current champion of the Brasileirão, winning the ninth championship in 2025. Additionally, Corinthians overcame Vasco in the final of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the teams from Rio and São Paulo will face off in the Supercopa do Brasil.

What Is Flamengo's Next Game?

Before thinking about the Supercopa, however, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (25) to face Fluminense. Moreover, the classic takes place at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fourth round of the Carioca.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Fluminense, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Rio classic.

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