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At Maracanã, Rubro-Negros Tease Vasco Fans Over Their ‘Endless’ Title Drought

The year has barely begun, but it’s never too early to provoke rivals. With that in mind, Flamengo fans have prepared a huge banner referencing Vasco’s title drought. The Clássico dos Milhões takes place this Wednesday (21st), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

“3,544 days without titles. Eternal drought?”: the phrase is accompanied by a trophy marked with a prohibition symbol. The banner will be in the Maraca stands to rub salt in the wound left on their opponent after being runners-up in the 2025 Copa do Brasil.

When Was Vasco’s Last Title?

It’s been 3,544 days and counting. That’s because Vasco’s last title was in 2016, winning the Campeonato Carioca. In other words, the São Januário team could soon reach a decade without lifting a trophy.

In last year’s Copa do Brasil, Vasco lost to Corinthians 2-1. Thus, Vasco fans missed the chance to break the drought and win their second trophy in the national competition. But, to be fair, Flamengo’s rival did achieve two promotions to Série A in this period.

And How Many Days Has It Been Since Flamengo’s Last Title?

In practice, the Rubro-Negro has gone 39 days without lifting a trophy. That’s because Mengão won the Copa Challenger by defeating Pyramids (EGY) in the Intercontinental Cup on December 13, 2025.

Some might argue that the Copa Challenger isn’t a “real” title. So, to clear up any doubts about their winning streak, it’s been 53 days since o Mais Querido lifted the Libertadores trophy over Palmeiras.

What’s the Next Title Opportunity for Flamengo and Vasco?

Mengão has the Supercopa Rei on February 1st, against Corinthians. However, this Wednesday (21st), Vasco could claim a title: “I played on equal terms with Flamengo.”

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