Ferj brings forward Flamengo's Campeonato Carioca debut | OneFootball

*By Gazeta Press

This Sunday, Ferj confirmed the rescheduling of Flamengo’s debut in the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, the team’s fifth match in the state championship, against Portuguesa-RJ, has been moved up to the 11th, at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), with the venue yet to be determined.

The change was made due to the Supercopa Rei, which will take place on February 1st. Previously, Flamengo was set to face Portuguesa on January 31st, just one day before the title match against Corinthians.

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The Maracanã and Luso-Brasileiro stadiums are undergoing improvements and are not options for the Carioca match. Therefore, Ferj is expected to determine a new venue in the coming days.

The rubro-negro team has already started working with part of the squad in preparation for the 2026 season, but the official return date is the 12th. Flamengo will start the Campeonato Carioca with an alternative lineup, made up of many young players and some who had few opportunities last season.

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