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Flamengo needs to beat Sampaio Corrêa and hope at least one rival slips up

Flamengo needs two results to qualify for the Campeonato Carioca. The first, of course, is to beat Sampaio Corrêa this Saturday (07), starting at 9pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The second: Madureira, Boavista, or Nova Iguaçu need to stumble, and in the case of the first two, Mengo must also make up the goal difference. The trio’s opponents also have objectives to achieve, which is good for Rubro-Negro.

WHICH GAMES MATTER TO FLAMENGO?

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE TEAMS FACING FLAMENGO’S ‘HOPED-FOR LOSERS’?

In the Campeonato Carioca, the groups play against each other. For example, Flamengo is in Group B and faces Sampaio, who is fifth in Group A. The opponents of Madureira, Boavista, and Nova Iguaçu have objectives and won’t be taking it easy this Saturday (07), also at 9pm.

Volta Redonda, who hosts Madureira, has ten points, two behind the leader Fluminense. In other words, they can still finish first. Also, ‘Voltaço’ is not yet mathematically qualified, as they are only three points ahead of fifth-placed Sampaio Corrêa.

Bangu, who faces Boavista, is fighting for qualification. The Moça Bonita team has nine points and could miss out on the quarterfinals if Vasco and Sampaio Corrêa win their matches. Therefore, the team will take the game seriously and could help Flamengo.

Finally, Portuguesa is already confirmed for the relegation playoff, as they have four points and can no longer catch Vasco, who is fourth with eight. However, Nova Iguaçu’s opponent could knock the Baixada team out of the knockout stage and qualify Flamengo, leaving Mengão free from the relegation battle, which would be an even bigger challenge for Lusa themselves.

HOW IS THE FIGHT FOR THE LAST SPOTS IN GROUP B?

AND GROUP A OF THE CARIOCA?

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF THE CARIOCA?

The Campeonato Carioca 2026 is divided into two groups of six teams, with the top four qualifying for the quarterfinals. On the other hand, the two fifth-placed and two sixth-placed teams will form the relegation playoff, playing each other home and away, with the bottom team being relegated.

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