Coluna do Fla
·21 February 2026
Carioca: Flamengo could extend 18-year hoodoo over Madureira

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·21 February 2026

The year 2007 saw the launch of the first iPhone, Pope Benedict XVI visited Brazil, and Flamengo was still a five-time Brazilian champion. Thus, this was the state of the world the last time Madureira defeated Mengão, something that the Rubro-Negro wants to avoid this Sunday (22).
Therefore, the Most Beloved has not lost to the opponent in 18 years. The Rubro-Negro's 1-0 defeat occurred in the first leg of the Taça Guanabara final. However, in the return match, Fla won 4-1 to become the champion.
Therefore, the Most Beloved will face Madureira twice this year. To maintain and extend the positive record, Fla needs not to lose the two semifinal matches, both taking place at Maracanã.
The match between Flamengo and Madureira will take place at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (22), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the details of the match with live coverage on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.
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