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Flamengo Needed 11 Matches to Reach Five Defeats in 2026

The Rubro-Negro fans are far from satisfied with Flamengo’s start to 2026. That’s because the Most Beloved lost both titles it competed for. In addition, Mengão has had its worst start to a season in the last ten years.

This is because, in 2026, Flamengo needed only 11 matches to reach its fifth defeat of the season. Filipe Luís’s team even surpassed the squad led by Vitor Pereira in 2023, which reached its fifth loss in 13 games.

How Many Matches Did Flamengo Play to Reach Five Defeats in Recent Years?

Was There a Change in the Brazilian Calendar?

Yes! It’s worth noting that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) made changes to the national calendar due to the World Cup taking place in the middle of the year. Thus, the Brasileirão started alongside the State Championships.

What Are Flamengo’s Numbers in 2026?

The main squad of Flamengo has played 11 matches in the 2026 season. Thus, the Rubro-Negro has five wins, five losses, and one draw, with a success rate of 48.5%. In addition, Mengão was defeated in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sudamericana.

Therefore, Flamengo has only one more chance to win a title in the first half of 2026: the Carioca. The Rubro-Negro won the first leg of the semifinal 3-0 against Madureira, and is well on its way to the grand final.

What Is Flamengo’s Next Match?

After another runner-up finish in 2026, Flamengo tries to ‘turn the page’ and refocus on the Campeonato Carioca. Filipe Luís’s team will take the field on Monday (02) to face Madureira at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the second leg of the State Championship semifinal.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Madureira through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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