Prodigal son returns: Flamengo star faces boyhood club | OneFootball

Starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), Flamengo and Volta Redonda play in the 2nd round of the Campeonato Carioca

The heart belongs to Flamengo, but that doesn’t mean Iago Teodoro has forgotten where he came from. Thus, the defender will face his boyhood club this Saturday (17th) in the match between Flamengo and Volta Redonda, at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, for the 2nd round of the Carioca.

Born in Volta Redonda, the red-and-black defender and captain has fond memories of playing in his hometown during his youth career. At the Raulino, the young player won the Copa do Brasil U-17 against São Paulo in 2021 and the U-20 Brazilian Championship over Palmeiras in 2023.

Is this Iago’s first time returning to the city?

Actually, the player was at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira last Saturday (10th). On that occasion, the defender prevented the Most Beloved from being defeated by Portuguesa by scoring the equalizing goal at the end of the match, which was brought forward from the fifth round of the Carioca.

— I was able to give my family and friends an incredible gift, in my own city, so I couldn’t have felt any better — Iago said after scoring against Portuguesa.

Why is Iago so special?

The defender is considered a gem at Flamengo. That’s because the red-and-black captain shows leadership among his teammates, in addition to his knack for saving the team when needed. In the U-20 World Cup, for example, the captain scored a header to tie the final between the Most Beloved and Barcelona in 2025.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Volta Redonda?

With Iago available, the match between Flamengo and Volta Redonda will be broadcast by SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view). Additionally, Coluna do Fla keeps red-and-black fans up to date with every detail of the match through YouTube, their website, and social media.

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