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Flamengo Prepares for Another Classic in the 2026 Season

The professional team of Flamengo kicked off the 2026 season with a 1-0 victory against Vasco. After the triumph in the third round of the Carioca, Filipe Luís is intensifying preparations for the classic against Fluminense.

In summary, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, the red-black squad has activities scheduled for the morning of this Friday (23). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Filipe Luís will lead the Fla training at 9 am (Brasília time).

When is Flamengo's Next Game?

The next game for Flamengo is on Sunday (25), against Fluminense. For the classic, the red-black management will keep Filipe Luís in charge and the main team available. Therefore, it will be up to the coach to decide the lineup for the Fla-Flu.

The fact is that the classic will take place starting at 6 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Flamengo and Fluminense will face each other for the first time this year in a match valid for the fourth round of the Carioca. Finally, the Fla-Flu will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on open TV.

How is Fla's Situation in the Carioca?

After the main team took over the games of the Carioca, Flamengo achieved its first victory in the competition. In Group B, the Most Beloved reached four points in four matches played.

Currently, Flamengo occupies the fifth position in Group B of the Carioca. Fluminense, Sunday's (25) opponent, is in second place in Group A, with six points, two wins, and one loss in the State Championship.

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