Flamengo's Léo Pereira thanks Fluminense for derby delay: “Grateful”

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·13 April 2026

Flamengo's Léo Pereira thanks Fluminense for derby delay: “Grateful”

Defender Léo Pereira thanked Fluminense for agreeing to postpone the derby against Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship. The statement was made in the mixed zone after the rival’s 2-1 victory.

The defender pointed out that the change in the match date, requested after the delay in Flamengo’s delegation flight, was important for the players’ rest amid the intense schedule of Brazilian football.

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— I think it was important for us, for Flamengo and Fluminense. We had this flight delay and, as I said, we’re very grateful that Fluminense accepted this request. I think it’s important even for the spectacle. First and foremost comes the human side, the athlete’s side, who needs this rest. We know how grueling the Brazilian schedule is for the players. So, if they showed this good sense on their part, when they need it, we will too — he said.

The derby between Fluminense and Flamengo had initially been scheduled for Saturday, but was ultimately moved to Sunday after an agreement between the clubs and approval from the CBF.

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