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Flamengo and Vasco Compete in the Third Round of the Carioca

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (21) to face Vasco in the third round of the Campeonato Carioca. Besides trying to secure their first victory in the State Championship, the Garotos do Ninho have the 'mission' to defend Mengão's unbeaten record against their rival.

This is because Vasco's last victory over Flamengo was in March 2023, by 1-0, in the Campeonato Carioca. Since then, the rivals have faced each other 12 times, with eight victories for Mengão and four draws.

How Were the Matches Between Flamengo and Vasco in 2025?

In the 2025 season, Flamengo and Vasco played five matches. During this period, the Rubro-Negro won three games, with two draws. The most important match was in the semifinals of the Carioca, with Mengão coming out on top with a 3-1 aggregate score.

Will Mengão Face Vasco with the Main Team?

Despite requests from part of the Rubro-Negro fans for the professionals to return, Flamengo, initially, is expected to continue using the under-20 team in the matches against Vasco and Fluminense. However, internally, Mengão is still discussing the possibility of including some players from the professional squad.

When Do Flamengo and Vasco Face Each Other?

The classic match between Flamengo and Vasco takes place this Wednesday (21), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca. It is worth noting that the match will be held at the Maracanã, marking the first game at the 'Sacred Temple' in 2026.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Vasco, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca classic.

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