Leonardo Jardim ends debate over Flamengo v Fluminense match

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·13 April 2026

Leonardo Jardim ends debate over Flamengo v Fluminense match

Flamengo vs. Fluminense derby had been scheduled for Saturday (11)

The discussion over postponing the match between Flamengo and Fluminense dominated the sports news in recent days. Despite the rivals’ ‘complaints,’ coach Leonardo Jardim ‘put an end’ to the debate after the Rubro-Negro’s 2-1 win this Sunday (12).

I think the extra day shouldn’t be the issue. Rather, it’s what that extra day gave Fluminense and Flamengo. The teams had more time to get organized, the players were more rested, because it was three matches in seven days, and it was better for the spectacle. With fresher players, there’s more spectacle and fewer injuries. Those are extremely positive aspects. The result is another matter. I could have lost and I’d be saying the same thing. Not to mention the goalkeeper, we changed six players from the game at altitude (Cusco). Fluminense had one more game, but fielded the same team. Advantage and disadvantage are equal, which is why they agreed (to postpone it by one day). We didn’t know Fluminense would agree, which is why we rotated the team that played in Peru, with Evertton (Araújo), Paquetá, Léo (Pereira) and Plata, plus the goalkeeper,” Jardim said.

Why was the Flamengo vs. Fluminense match postponed?

Initially scheduled for Saturday (11), the derby between Flamengo and Fluminense was postponed due to the difficulty the Rubro-Negro had in leaving the city of Cusco, Peru, after making their Libertadores debut. The initial forecast was for the team to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in the early afternoon on Thursday (09), but they only landed at night.

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Given this situation, Flamengo consulted Fluminense about their availability. Shortly afterward, the Rubro-Negro received the green light from the Military Police and the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ). Finally, the date of the match was officially changed by the CBF.

How did the Flamengo vs. Fluminense match go?

It is worth noting that Flamengo had no trouble beating Fluminense. Mengão’s first goal came in the seventh minute of the first half. On that occasion, after Fábio made a poor pass while playing out from the back, Pedro tried his luck from very long range and scored a stunning goal, opening the scoring in the derby.

Then, early in the second half, in the fifth minute, Pedro found the net with his chest after a perfect cross from Samuel Lino. Finally, in the 31st minute, Savarino pulled one back for Fluminense, but it was not enough to prevent Flamengo’s win.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will now put the Brasileirão ‘to one side’ and shift focus back to the Libertadores. This Thursday (16), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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