Fluminense’s probable XI for today’s Carioca final v Flamengo | OneFootball

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·8 March 2026

Fluminense’s probable XI for today’s Carioca final v Flamengo

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Fluminense has four absences for the match against Flamengo this Sunday (08)


Flamengo and Fluminense face each other this Sunday (08), in a match worth the Campeonato Carioca title. The ball rolls at Maracanã at 6pm (Brasília time). For the classic, coach Luis Zubeldía has outlined the probable starting lineup.

WHAT IS THE PROBABLE FLUMINENSE LINEUP?

Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes and Renê; Hércules, Martinelli and Lucho Acosta; Serna, Canobbio and John Kennedy.


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For the match, the Laranjeiras team has four confirmed absences. This is because midfielder Facundo Bernal is recovering from a partial tear of the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. In addition, forward Rodrigo Castillo, defender Julan Millán, and midfielder Alisson, who are new signings for the team, are not registered for the Campeonato Carioca.

WHO IS BROADCASTING THE GAME?

Rede Globo (open TV), SporTV (cable channel), GeTV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the classic. The ball starts rolling at 6pm (Brasília time).

In addition, Coluna do Fla follows every step of Flamengo with complete coverage on all platforms: YouTube, social media, and the official website. Thus, in the decisive match against Fluminense, fans can find everything they need to know in one place.

On the website, coverage happens in real time, with play-by-play of the match, as well as special articles covering everything before, during, and after the clash, including interviews, analysis, and post-game reactions.

DOES THE FINAL HAVE ANY ADVANTAGE?

The state final does not offer any advantage to either team. In other words, whoever wins takes the trophy. However, if the tie persists in regular time, the title will be decided by penalties.

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

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