Confirmed: Vasco v Fluminense set for Nilton Santos, return leg at Maracanã | OneFootball

FERJ has defined the location and dates for the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca between Fluminense and Vasco. The first leg will be played at the Nilton Santos Stadium next Sunday, the 22nd, at 6 PM, with Vasco as the home team.

The confirmation came after the federation updated the official competition document, ending doubts about the venue for the match. Initially, Maracanã was ruled out for this clash due to scheduling issues involving the other semifinal.

Maracanã hosts the decisive match

The return match, with Fluminense as the home team, will be held at Maracanã on March 1st, also at 6 PM. The match will determine who qualifies for the grand final of the Campeonato Carioca.

Having had a better campaign in the Taça Guanabara, the Tricolor will have the advantage of deciding the spot in front of their fans.

Classic match decides spot in the final

The duel marks another recent chapter of the classic between the teams, who have been frequently facing each other in decisive phases of the state championship and other national competitions.

The winner of the clash secures a place in the final of the 2026 Campeonato Carioca and continues in the fight for the state title.

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