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Flamengo debuted with a draw in the 2026 Campeonato Carioca

The U-20 team of Flamengo debuted in the Carioca this Sunday (11), with a 1-1 draw against Portuguesa. Now, the Garotos do Ninho begin preparations for the match against Bangu, this Wednesday (14). The Moça Bonita Stadium, by the way, will be ‘packed’ to watch the state clash.

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Through social media, Bangu announced that tickets for the match against Flamengo are sold out. Thus, the Rubro-Negro will have a ‘full house’ to seek their first victory in the Carioca. As usual, the Rubro-Negro fans promise to show up at the Alvirrubro team's stadium.

How was Flamengo's debut in the Carioca?

Even with the U-20 team, Flamengo controlled the match in the first half. Wallace Yan, in fact, missed two clear chances to put Mengão ahead on the scoreboard. Thus, the teams went into halftime with the score at 0-0.

In the second half, Portuguesa came back stronger and opened the scoring in the 12th minute, with Rhuan. Trailing on the scoreboard, Flamengo pressed at the end of the match and, in the 50th minute, Iago took advantage of a cross from Wallace Yan and leveled the score for the Rubro-Negro.

Why isn’t Flamengo’s main team on the field?

As in recent years, the Garotos do Ninho are representing Flamengo in the first rounds of the Carioca. Thus, the expectation is that the professional team will take the field for the first time against Vasco, on January 21.

It’s worth noting that Flamengo’s main team returned to training this Monday (12), at CT Ninho do Urubu. Thus, the Rubro-Negro players will begin training for the 2026 season.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Still with the U-20 team, led by Bruno Pivetti, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (14) to face Bangu. The match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio de Moça Bonita, for the first round of the Carioca.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Bangu, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will show the Rubro-Negro clash.

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