Fluminense v Marica in the Carioca: probable line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

Already qualified for the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca, Fluminense takes the field determined to win the Taça Guanabara title this Sunday. To do so, they need to beat Maricá at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), in the last round of the group stage. The team has 12 points.

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Where to watch

The match between Fluminense and Maricá will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere.

Team news

Fluminense could take the field already as champions, as they lead the overall standings. But that would depend on the results of other matches. Bottom of Group B with three points, Maricá is already focusing on the relegation playoff.

Luis Zubeldía, Fluminense's coach, values winning the Taça Guanabara.

“We’re in good physical shape and at the start of the season. If we have this opportunity in the Campeonato Carioca, we should take advantage of it,” commented Zubeldía.

The coach has not confirmed the starting lineup, but may rest some players who started in the 1-1 draw with Bahia on Thursday, in the Brazilian Championship. 

On Maricá’s side, coach Marcus Alexandre, who is only in his second match in charge, will keep the core of the team that faced Volta Redonda. Maricá will be without left-back Rafael Carioca, suspended for accumulation of yellow cards. Marcelinho will take his place.

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Probable lineups

FLUMINENSE: Fábio, Guga, Ignácio, Juan Freytes and Renê; Facundo Bernal, Martinelli and Lima; Santiago Moreno, Agustín Canobbio and Yefferson Savarino Coach: Luis Zubeldía

MARICÁ: Yuri Duarte, Magno Nunes, Victor Pereira, Rafael Forster and Marcelinho; Magno Souza, Caio Vitor and Wellington; Denilson, Pablo Thomaz and Amir Sotar Coach: Marcus Alexandre

Refereeing

MATCH DETAILS

FLUMINENSE VS MARICÁ

Competition: Campeonato Carioca | 6th round Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Bruno Mota Correia (RJ) Assistants: Daniel de Oliveira Alves Pereira (RJ) and Naiara Mendes Tavares (RJ) VAR: Grazianni Maciel Rocha (RJ)

*By Gazeta Press

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