Fortaleza announce open training session ahead of derby against Ceará | OneFootball

Fortaleza announced this Thursday that it will hold an open training session for fans next Saturday at the Alcides Santos Stadium, one day before the first Clássico-Rei of the year against Ceará, for the Campeonato Cearense.

The club also informed that the opening time of the gates and access to the training will be announced soon.

For Fortaleza, the match holds special significance. The club has not defeated its biggest rival in ten encounters – the last victory was on April 1, 2023. Since then, they have accumulated 4 losses and six draws in the classic.

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Relegated Rivals

Fortaleza and Ceará were relegated together to Serie B in the last round of the 2025 Brasileirão Serie A. On that occasion, Leão was defeated by Botafogo 4-2 and finished in 18th place, while Vozão lost 3-1 to Palmeiras and was relegated in 17th place.

First Clássico-Rei of 2026

⚔️ Game: Ceará vs Fortaleza

🏆 Competition: Third round of the Campeonato Cearense

📅 Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday)

⏰ Time: 6 PM (Brasília time)

🏟️ Venue: Castelão

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