Internacional: the perfect rivals for Flamengo to end their slump | OneFootball

The 2026 season began under intense pressure for Flamengo. Despite being the current champion of America, the Rubro-Negro suffered setbacks in the Campeonato Carioca, lost the Supercopa Rei final, and debuted with a defeat in the Brasileirão. Now, the team seeks immediate recovery this Wednesday against Internacional at the Maracanã.

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The opponent from Rio Grande do Sul presents an opportunity for a turnaround due to the favorable recent record. The team from Rio boasts an unbeaten streak of seven games against Colorado, with four wins and three draws during this period.

When playing at home, Flamengo's dominance is even more pronounced. In 43 matches held with the Rubro-Negro as the host, Flamengo won 25 times, drew 10, and suffered only eight defeats. The data, sourced from the OGOL portal, reinforces the historical favoritism of the Gávea team on their home turf.

For Internacional, the mission is to break a taboo that has lasted almost five years. The last away victory for Colorado against Flamengo was in August 2021, with a 4-0 win. Since then, the Rubro-Negro has been dominant in the matchup, and the fans hope that tradition continues to dispel the crisis and start climbing the Brasileirão standings.

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