Coluna do Fla
·21 Januari 2026
Filipe Luís’s derby record boosts Flamengo’s belief in first Carioca win

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·21 Januari 2026

Flamengo and Vasco face off this Wednesday (21), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match marks the 16th state classic for Filipe Luís as the coach of the professional red-black team.
The coach's track record in classics is positive so far. There are eight wins, five draws, and only two losses against Rio rivals. Additionally, Filipe Luís' Flamengo has won two titles: the Supercopa against Botafogo and the Carioca against Fluminense.
Filipe Luís' performance in state classics is 64.4%. The numbers consider matches against Botafogo, Fluminense, and Vasco.
Vasco has not managed to beat Flamengo since Filipe Luís took over as coach. In the five encounters so far, the team suffered three losses and secured two draws.
The match will be broadcast by Globo (open TV), SporTV (cable channel), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GeTV (YouTube). Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will provide complete real-time coverage on social media and the official website.
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