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Flamengo debuts in the 2026 Campeonato Carioca against Portuguesa

Flamengo begins its journey for another Campeonato Carioca title next Sunday (11), facing Portuguesa. The current two-time state champion, the Rubro-Negro is aiming for its seventh three-peat in history.

THE FIRST CARIOCA THREE-PEAT: WHEN DID IT HAPPEN?

Between 1942 and 1944, Flamengo won the Campeonato Carioca under the command of Flávio Costa. Domingos da Guia, Zizinho, Jayme, and Pirilo helped the team overcome its rivals. First, they defeated Fluminense. Next, they beat Bangu, and then overcame Vasco, completing their first three-peat.

HOW DID FLAMENGO ACHIEVE THE SECOND THREE-PEAT?

From 1953 to 1955, Fleitas Solich led Flamengo through a series of victories in the Carioca. In 1953 and 1954, the club finished ahead of its opponents in the round-robin format. Then, in 1955, they defeated América in the final and secured their second consecutive three-peat.

THE THIRD THREE-PEAT: WHICH YEARS WERE THEY?

Flamengo won the Campeonato Carioca in 1978 and twice in 1979. In 1978, Rondinelli scored the decisive goal against Vasco. The following year, the Rubro-Negro maintained their performance and won both editions of the championship, completing their third three-peat.

HOW DID THE FOURTH THREE-PEAT COME ABOUT?

Between 1999 and 2001, Flamengo won three consecutive titles, always facing Vasco in the finals. In 2001, after losing the first leg 2-1, the team bounced back, won 3-1, and secured the three-peat. During this period, standout goals, such as Petkovic's free kick, decided the outcomes.

WHAT WAS THE FIFTH THREE-PEAT?

Between 2007 and 2009, Flamengo defeated Botafogo in all the Campeonato Carioca finals. In 2007 and 2009, they won on penalties; in 2008, they secured victory with two matches, 1-0 and 3-1. This streak also marked the farewell of defender Fábio Luciano.

HOW WAS THE SIXTH THREE-PEAT ACHIEVED?

From 2019 to 2021, Flamengo collected three consecutive titles in the Carioca. First, they defeated Vasco in 2019. Then, they overcame Fluminense in 2020 and 2021, consolidating the club's sixth three-peat.

IS FLAMENGO THE CURRENT TWO-TIME CHAMPION?

Under the leadership of Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique and other standouts, Flamengo won the Campeonato Carioca in 2024 and 2025. Thus, in 2026, led by Filipe Luís, the Rubro-Negro is seeking a third consecutive title, which could earn them their seventh three-peat in history.

Flamengo will debut in the Cariocão next Sunday (11), against Portuguesa. FERJ moved the match, valid for the fifth round, forward due to Mengão's participation in the Supercopa, which will be played at the beginning of February.

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