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The classic Fla-Flu changed days

As the defending champion, Flamengo opened its 2026 Libertadores campaign with a win against Cusco (PER). At altitude, the Most Beloved beat the Peruvian side 2-0 on Wednesday (08). Then, on Thursday (09), the Rubro-Negro squad was given the day off. Now, this Friday (10), the team returns to training at Ninho do Urubu.

In short, the Flamengo delegation had its arrival in Rio de Janeiro delayed after a logistics issue. Because of that, in addition to the short time between the last match and the next one, Fla asked the CBF to change the date of the game.

As a result, Flamengo’s schedule underwent changes. However, the Rubro-Negro squad is still expected to report back on Friday morning (10). At Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead Flamengo’s training session, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. (Brasília time).

How did Flamengo’s Libertadores opener go?

As always decisive, the ‘2019 Generation’ led Flamengo to victory over Cusco at altitude. First, Bruno Henrique opened the scoring for the Most Beloved. Then, Arrascaeta doubled the lead and sealed the Rubro-Negro’s 2-0 win.

And what is the situation for the defending champion?

In short, after the 2-0 win over Cusco, Flamengo opened its Copa Libertadores campaign by securing three points. As a result, Flamengo ended the day alone at the top of Group A, since Independiente Medellín (COL) and Estudiantes (ARG) drew 1-1 in Colombia.

What does Flamengo’s group look like?

1st - Flamengo | 3 points 2nd - Estudiantes | 1 point 3rd - Independiente Medellín | 1 point 4th - Cusco | 0 points

What is Fla’s next match?

After opening its Libertadores campaign, Flamengo now turns its focus back to the Brazilian Championship. The CBF, in fact, granted Fla’s request, and the match was moved from Saturday (11) to Sunday (12). As a result, the Most Beloved will face Fluminense in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The derby kicks off at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

Finally, the broadcast of the classic between Flamengo and Fluminense will be exclusively on Premiere via pay-per-view. However, Coluna do Fla TV will be at the Maracanã and will host the luckiest live stream on the internet, directly on YouTube.

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