FERJ shifts final Carioca fixtures, Flamengo v Sampaio

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·3 February 2026

FERJ shifts final Carioca fixtures, Flamengo v Sampaio

What happened to the games of the last round of the Carioca?

The Football Federation of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FERJ) made specific changes to the schedule of the last round of the Carioca. Thus, all the clubs competing for a spot with Flamengo in Group B will take the field at 9 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (07).

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SATURDAY – 9 PM Flamengo vs. Sampaio Corrêa – Maracanã Bangu vs. Boavista – Moça Bonita Portuguesa-RJ vs. Nova Iguaçu – Luso Brasileiro Volta Redonda vs. Madureira – Raulino de Oliveira

Madureira and Volta Redonda were set to face each other on Sunday (08). Meanwhile, Bangu and Boavista, as well as Portuguesa-RJ and Nova Iguaçu, were scheduled for Saturday (07), but at different times. With the change made by FERJ this Tuesday (03), the 'decision' of the Group B spots will be decided in 'real-time'.

According to the report by ‘Lance!’, FERJ initially intended to schedule the four games for 6 PM (Brasília time) on Saturday (07). However, due to a directive from Rede Globo, which holds the broadcast rights of the State Championship, it was required that the matches be played at 9 PM (Brasília time).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE CARIOCA?

Flamengo reached the last round with a chance to qualify for the final stages of the Carioca. To do so, the Rubro-Negro needs to beat Sampaio Correa and hope for some combinations.

The first is for Nova Iguaçu not to win against Portuguesa-RJ, away from home. If the team from Baixada Fluminense wins, Flamengo still has another chance if Boavista loses. This is because the Rubro-Negro would tie in points with the team from Saquarema, but would need to overturn the goal difference (-4 to 2). Finally, Mengo also hopes for a slip by Madureira and would aim to surpass the ‘Tricolor Suburbano’ in terms of goal difference (-4 to -1).

WHAT IS THE STANDINGS OF GROUP B IN THE CARIOCA?

Botafogo – 9 points (5 games) Boavista – 7 points (5 games) Madureira – 7 points (5 games) Nova Iguaçu – 5 points (5 games) Flamengo – 4 points (5 games) Maricá – 3 points (5 games)

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Before facing Sampaio Corrêa on Saturday (07), Flamengo will play against Internacional this Wednesday (04), for the Brasileirão. The match will kick off at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show the match details on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.