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What Did the Players Do Upon Rodrigo Castillo's Arrival, Formerly of Lanús (ARG), at Fluminense?

Rodrigo Castillo is the newest signing of Fluminense for the 2026 season. Thus, on his very first day of work with the tricolor team, the striker, who was a nemesis for Flamengo in the Recopa Sudamericana, was surprised by his teammates.

Fluminense shared a video this Wednesday morning (04) in which Rodrigo Castillo underwent a traditional ‘baptism’ in football. In the footage, the striker, in a playful manner, received light slaps and kicks from his new teammates as a way to mark his start at the new club.

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WAS RODRIGO CASTILLO A NEMESIS FOR FLAMENGO IN THE RECOPA?

Yes! Rodrigo Castillo was the main figure in the final between Flamengo and Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa Sudamericana. In short, in the first leg, the striker scored the only goal of the match in favor of the Argentinians. In the return leg, he was the one who opened the scoring for the Argentine team at Maracanã. Thus, the player had a direct role in Mengo's runner-up finish in the competition.

CAN RODRIGO CASTILLO MAKE HIS DEBUT IN THE CARIOCA FINAL BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND FLUMINENSE?

No! Even though he is physically fit, Rodrigo Castillo will not make his debut for Fluminense in the final against Flamengo because he is not yet registered. Therefore, the athlete's first appearance for the Laranjeiras club is expected to be in the match against Remo, on March 12 (Thursday), at Mangueirão.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS FLUMINENSE GAME FOR THE CARIOCA FINAL?

The match between Flamengo and Fluminense is scheduled for 6 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (08), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the classic on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (open channel), SporTV (cable), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GETV (YouTube) will broadcast the duel.

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