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Flamengo Secures Spot in the Final of the Carioca Championship

Flamengo is one step away from the final of the Carioca Championship. This is because the Most Beloved defeated Madureira 3-0 this Sunday (22) and secured a good advantage for the return match, scheduled for March 2, at Maracanã.

THE GAME

Flamengo started strong against Madureira at Maracanã. In less than ten minutes of play, the Most Beloved took three shots, one of which was very dangerous, by Pedro. However, the opposing goalkeeper made a great save.

Almost a goal by Pedro! Plata dribbled and passed to Carrascal. However, Madureira cleared it from the area, and it fell to Pedro. The forward shot towards the corner, but the goalkeeper made a great save.

In 32 minutes of play, Flamengo had six shots against Madureira. Of these six, two were on target. However, the Most Beloved still hadn't managed to score and open the scoreboard at Maracanã.

With 35 minutes of play, the Flamengo fans began to lose patience at Maracanã. This is because, with the score at 0-0, the red-and-black fans present started booing.

SECOND HALF

Filipe Luís decided to make two changes to the Flamengo team right at halftime. Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino came in for Cebolinha and Carrascal.

Goal for Flamengo! After some attempts in the second half, the Most Beloved managed to open the scoring at Maracanã. De La Cruz, with a shot from outside the area, found the net and secured the 1-0 lead at the 'Sacred Temple'.

Penalty for Flamengo at 14 minutes of the second half! Samuel Lino received the ball inside the small area and was brought down after a push in the back. Arrascaeta is going to take the penalty!

Goal for Flamengo! Arrascaeta took the ball to take the shot at Maracanã. The midfielder didn't hesitate and found the net for the Red-and-Black. 2-0!

Goal for Flamengo! Arrascaeta passed to Samuel Lino, who was alone inside the small area. Thus, the left winger passed to Luiz Araújo who, unmarked, found the net and sealed the deal. 3-0.

Flamengo had other opportunities to score the third goal, but couldn't find the net. Thus, the Red-and-Black defeated Madureira 3-0 and secured a spot in the final of the Carioca Championship.

MATCH DETAILS FLAMENGO 3 X 0 Madureira Competition: first leg of the Carioca semifinal Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro Date: February 22, 2026, Sunday Goals: De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, and Luiz Araújo.

Flamengo: Andrew, Royal, Danilo, Vitão, and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, De La Cruz, Carrascal, Plata, Cebolinha, and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís

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