Vasco held by Madureira, Flamengo could overtake 3 in Carioca finale

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·3 février 2026

Vasco held by Madureira, Flamengo could overtake 3 in Carioca finale

Group B Teams Could Not Win in the Carioca Round

The regulations of the Campeonato Carioca state that teams in the same group do not face each other. For this reason, Flamengo remains alive in the competition. Of the six teams on Mengão’s side, none managed to win in the fifth round. This Monday (02), Madureira drew 0-0 with Vasco and could be overtaken by the Most Beloved in the final round.

HOW IS GROUP B OF THE CARIOCA?

Botafogo – 9 points Madureira – 7 points (goal difference -1) Boavista – 7 points (goal difference – 2) Nova Iguaçu – 5 points (goal difference 0) Flamengo – 4 points (goal difference -4) Maricá – 3 points (goal difference -4)

In this round, Botafogo lost to Fluminense; Boavista drew with Sampaio Corrêa, and Nova Iguaçu ended up defeated by Bangu. Finally, Maricá fell to Volta Redonda. In this round, the Most Beloved faced Portuguesa, a match that was brought forward and marked the team's debut in the competition, ending in a 1-1 draw.

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WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SCENARIO TO QUALIFY?

The top four teams advance to the quarterfinals. On the other hand, the bottom two will take part in the relegation quadrangular. To get out of the uncomfortable fifth position, Flamengo must win at all costs in the final round and hope for at least one slip-up from Boavista, Madureira, or Nova Iguaçu.

FOR FLAMENGO TO OVERTAKE MADUREIRA – win in the final round, and Madureira must lose. In addition, Flamengo needs to make up the goal difference.

FOR FLAMENGO TO OVERTAKE BOAVISTA – win in the final round, and Boavista must lose. In addition, Flamengo needs to make up the goal difference.
FOR FLAMENGO TO OVERTAKE NOVA IGUAÇU – win in the final round, and Nova must draw or lose. If Flamengo draws, they must hope Nova suffers a five-goal defeat.

If any of the above scenarios happen, Flamengo will be qualified. On the other hand, if all three occur, Rubro-Negro, who were virtually eliminated at one point, will advance to the quarterfinals with the second-best campaign in Group B of the Campeonato Carioca.

WHAT WILL THE FINAL ROUND OF THE CARIOCA BE?

Saturday (07), 5:00 PM – Portuguesa vs Nova Iguaçu Saturday (07), 6:30 PM – Bangu vs Boavista Saturday (07), 9:00 PM – Flamengo vs Sampaio Corrêa Sunday (08), 5:00 PM – Volta Redonda vs Madureira Sunday (08), 6:00 PM – Vasco vs Botafogo Sunday (08), 8:30 PM – Fluminense vs Macaé

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.