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Portuguesa at ‘full strength’ for Carioca debut against Flamengo

The Campeonato Carioca kicks off for Flamengo and Portuguesa this Sunday (11), when the teams face each other at Raulino de Oliveira. For the match, which has been brought forward from the fifth round of the State Championship, Flamengo’s opponent will be at full strength.

What is Portuguesa’s likely lineup?

Douglas Borges; Luís Gustavo, Jadson, Lucas Costa and Moretti; Henrique Rocha, Willian, Gutemberg and Anderson Rosa; Guilherme Mendes and Uelber

Does Portuguesa have any absences?

In short, Portuguesa, coached by Alex Nascif, has no confirmed absences for the game against Flamengo. On the contrary, the team will have the addition of midfielder Anderson Rosa, as well as full-back Guilherme Santos, midfielder Chay, and forward Rhuan Silveira.

It’s worth noting that, in addition to the new signings, Portuguesa has kept part of last season’s squad. Thus, among the holdovers from the 2025 Carioca is Romarinho, a player who has played in every edition of the regional tournament since the team’s return to the state’s top division in 2016.

Did Flamengo and Portuguesa play a friendly in 2025?

It’s important to remember that Portuguesa played a ‘training match’ against Flamengo’s under-20 team in December 2025. On that occasion, the ‘friendly’ was divided into four 30-minute periods, and the score remained 0-0 almost until the final stage, when Flamengo managed to score and secured a 1-0 victory.

Who is broadcasting the Flamengo vs Portuguesa match?

The broadcast of the match between Flamengo and Portuguesa will be handled by Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere, on pay-per-view, will also show the Most Beloved’s season debut in 2026.

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