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Flamengo and Fluminense Face Off in the 2026 Carioca Final

Flamengo continues its preparations to face Fluminense this Sunday (08), in the grand final of the Campeonato Carioca. Meanwhile, the team from Laranjeiras continues to strengthen its squad with an eye on the final. Not by chance, the rival of Mengão is finalizing the signing of midfielder Alisson from São Paulo.

Alisson landed in Rio de Janeiro on the morning of this Thursday (08). Thus, the midfielder will undergo medical exams and, afterwards, sign a contract with Fluminense. It is worth noting that the agreement with São Paulo is a loan until the end of the year.

However, Fluminense has a purchase option set at 2.5 million euros (R$ 15 million). This way, the team from Laranjeiras will be able to acquire the midfielder permanently after the loan period.

Will Fluminense Have More Reinforcements for the Carioca Final?

Yes! In addition to Fluminense ‘racing against time’ to regularize Alisson’s situation, the team from Laranjeiras has two more reinforcements for the final against Flamengo. After all, on Tuesday (03), the Rio rival announced the signing of defender Julián Millán and forward Rodrigo Castillo.

Will Flamengo Have Reinforcements for the Carioca Final?

Flamengo, in fact, will have a reinforcement off the field for the Carioca final against Fluminense. On Wednesday (04), the Rubro-Negro announced the hiring of Leonardo Jardim, the club’s new coach, after the dismissal of Filipe Luís.

When Will Flamengo and Fluminense Face Each Other?

With Leonardo Jardim’s debut, Flamengo is preparing to face Fluminense this Sunday (08). The Rio classic will take place at 6:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the grand final of the State Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube),SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the final of the Carioca.

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