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Flamengo and Vasco face each other next Wednesday (21)

Flamengo lost 3-0 to Volta Redonda this Saturday (17) and is now focusing on the next Carioca match. On Wednesday (21), the Rubro-Negro will face Vasco at Maracanã. The São Januário team, in fact, has a significant absence for the classic.

This is because, on Sunday (18), Vasco announced the departure of Pablo Vegetti, who had been with the club since August 2023. The forward was sold to Cerro Porteño (PAR) and will sign a three-year contract, that is, until the end of 2028.

When will Flamengo and Vasco face each other?

The first ‘Clássico dos Milhões’ of the 2026 season will take place this Wednesday (21), during the third round of the Carioca. Thus, the match between Flamengo and Vasco will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

What is Flamengo's situation in the Carioca?

With the defeat to Volta Redonda, Flamengo is in the second-to-last position of Group B, ahead of Maricá. So far, the Rubro-Negro has only one point, with one draw and two losses. Thus, the Mengão is on alert regarding its situation in the State Championship.

Will Flamengo face Vasco with the main team?

Despite requests from part of the Rubro-Negro fans for the professionals to return, Flamengo will continue using the under-20 team in the matches against Vasco and Fluminense. Thus, the main team is expected to debut only on January 28, against São Paulo, in the Brasileirão.

Where to watch the Flamengo vs Vasco match?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide all the details about the match 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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