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Flamengo's Situation Improved After Group B Teams' Slip-Ups in the Carioca

Maricá missed the chance to surpass Flamengo in the Campeonato Carioca standings. On Monday (02), the team led by former Flamengo player Reinaldo lost to Volta Redonda 2-1 at home, remaining at the bottom of Group B.

The goals for Volta Redonda's victory were scored by MV and Ygor Catatau, still in the first half, at the Municipal Stadium João Saldanha. Victor Pereira scored a late goal. Thus, Flamengo, currently in fifth place, has a chance to finish second, depending on the combination of results in the last round.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO DO TO QUALIFY IN THE CARIOCA?

In the last round, to be played on Saturday (07), Flamengo needs just two results. The first, of course, is to beat Sampaio Corrêa at Maracanã to reach seven points. Additionally, Nova Iguaçu must not defeat Portuguesa at Ilha do Governador. If the result for the Baixada team is not favorable to Mengão, there are still two possibilities.

If they win, Flamengo will tie in points with Boavista, if they are defeated. However, Mengo would have to overcome the goal difference (-4 to -2). The Saquarema team faces Bangu, also on Saturday (07). Finally, another team that can be reached by Mengão is Madureira, but the team still has two games to play (Vasco and Volta Redonda).

HOW IS GROUP B OF THE CARIOCA?

WHAT ARE THE RULES OF THE CARIOCA?

The Campeonato Carioca 2026 is divided into two groups with six teams each. The top four advance to the quarterfinals, and the bottom two will form a quadrangular to determine one relegated team. If they advance to the title, Rubro-Negro will have four more matches after the first phase ends. But if they fight against relegation, there will be six matches.

Therefore, the Flamengo team will decide their fate in the Carioca on Saturday (07), starting at 9 PM (Brasília time), against Sampaio Corrêa at Maracanã. Before thinking about the State Championship, however, the Most Beloved faces Internacional on Wednesday (04) for the Brasileirão, also at the Sacred Temple of football.

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