Flamengo look to break 2026 jinx against Madureira in the Carioca | OneFootball

Madureira is Flamengo's opponent in the Carioca semifinal

The start of the season for Flamengo is not what the red-and-black fans expected, following the victorious year in 2025. This Sunday (22), Mengão returns to the field to face Madureira, potentially securing a spot in the final of the Carioca. Additionally, Fla will try to end a negative statistic from 2026.

This is because, with the main team on the field, Flamengo conceded goals in eight of the nine matches played. The only match where Mengão came out ‘unscathed’ was in the 1-0 victory over Vasco, in the professional debut in 2026. In other words, Filipe Luís's team will try not to concede again this Sunday (22).

How were Flamengo's matches in 2026?

What is Flamengo's situation in the Carioca?

Flamengo secured a spot in the semifinal of the Carioca after eliminating Botafogo in the quarterfinals, 2-1. Now, the Red-and-Black faces Madureira in home and away matches in pursuit of reaching the grand final. Moreover, it is worth noting that Vasco and Fluminense may face Mengão in the State Championship final.

Where to watch the Flamengo vs Madureira match?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Madureira at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (22), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the semifinal of the Carioca. Subsequently, the teams will face each other again on March 2nd, to determine who will advance to the State Championship final.

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, GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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