Carioca: will Flamengo v Portuguesa be shown on Globo? | OneFootball

Flamengo vs Portuguesa Game Starts at 6 PM (Brasília Time) This Sunday (11th)

Flamengo faces Portuguesa this Sunday (11th), in an early match of the fifth round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match, marking the debut of the "Mais Querido" in the 2026 season, will be broadcast on free-to-air TV.

In summary, the Flamengo vs Portuguesa game will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. Additionally, Premiere, on pay-per-view, will also show the debut match of the Rubro-Negro this season.

How is Flamengo Arriving?

To face Portuguesa, Flamengo will field a team 100% composed of youth academy players. Moreover, the Rubro-Negro will be led by the under-20 team coach, Bruno Pivetti.

In this scenario, Flamengo has only one confirmed absence for the game against Portuguesa this Sunday (11th). It is the young Ryan Roberto, who is currently under the care of the "Mais Querido" Medical Department.

When Will the Main Team Debut?

Currently, the main squad of Flamengo is on vacation. However, this Monday (12th), the professional team will return to Ninho do Urubu to start the pre-season, which will take place in Brazil.

Thus, the main team of Flamengo is expected to debut in the season in the classic against Vasco on January 21st, in the Carioca. Additionally, another option is the Supercopa do Brasil against Corinthians on February 1st, in Brasília.

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