Bap: Corinthians outshine Flamengo, aim for 2026 improvements | OneFootball

Bap mentioned that there are plans to improve the Maracanã pitch in 2026 and 2027

The president of Flamengo, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, attended a meeting of the Deliberative Council in Gávea this Tuesday (23), to present the plans for 2026. Thus, Bap highlighted that there is a strategy for improvements to the Maracanã pitch and mentioned the Corinthians stadium as the only one with an advantage over the ‘Sacred Temple’.

— When we start this campaign against artificial turf, we have to look at our own backyard. What grade would a specialist give our pitch? The guy gave it a 3 and said that a 3 is a very good grade. In Brazil, the only pitch with a better grade than ours is a 4, from Corinthians — Bap began, at the Deliberative Council meeting this Tuesday (23).

— He says these are the only two in Brazil prepared for FIFA standards for the Women's World Cup. Our goal in 2026 is to achieve a grade 4, and grade 5 in 2027. We have already ordered a machine, which we approved today, to be part of the work needed for us to reach that level — he concluded.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STADIUMS?

The Maracanã is the home of Flamengo and hosts games for Fluminense, the two clubs that manage the stadium. In addition, Vasco has played some matches there for the Copa do Brasil. As a result, the pitch tends to wear out more.

On the other hand, the Neo Química Arena is the exclusive home of Corinthians. The stadium hosts only one NFL game per year, the American football league from the United States. Thus, the pitch tends to be better preserved throughout the season.

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