Flamengo v Portuguesa: check out the biggest thrashing in their history | OneFootball

Portuguesa-RJ is Flamengo's debut opponent in the 2026 Campeonato Carioca

The Campeonato Carioca holds great importance in the history of Flamengo. Thus, the Rubro-Negro will make its debut in the 2026 edition this Sunday (11) against Portuguesa-RJ, an opponent that the Most Beloved once thrashed 9-0.

The Sunday match takes place from 6 PM (Brasília time) at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda. The game is for the 5th round of the state championship in advance, as the Rubro-Negro needs to play the Supercopa Rei against Corinthians on February 1st.

How did the 9-0 thrashing happen?

Flamengo won the Cariocão in 1978 with a commanding score over Portuguesa in the 6th round of the tournament's second phase. The goals in the match were scored by Marcinho (3), Zico and Cláudio Adão (2), Cléber, and Júnior (1).

Has Flamengo recently thrashed Portuguesa?

In the last three direct encounters, the Most Beloved defeated the team from Ilha do Governador with a large score twice. This is because Fla won 4-1 in the Campeonato Carioca of 2023 and 5-0 in the 2025 edition.

What is Flamengo's probable lineup for this Sunday?

Léo Nanetti, Daniel Sales, Iago, João Victor, and Johnny (Gusttavo); Lucas Vieira, Pablo Lúcio, and Guilherme; Douglas Telles, Caio Joshua, and Wallace Yan.

How to follow Flamengo and Portuguesa?

Coluna do Fla TV broadcasts all the details of the match on YouTube, along with real-time coverage on the website and social media. However, Rede Globo (open channel), GETV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) also broadcast the match.

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