Flamengo today: top Flamengo news this Monday, 20/04/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the red-and-black news highlights for this April 20

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo updates this Monday (20). That’s because the sports news cycle has been highlighting important stories about Rubro-Negro, who beat Bahia on Sunday (19).

Lucas Paquetá ruled out for Flamengo’s next 2 matches, against Vitória and Atlético-MG

Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19), in the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Despite the result, the red-and-black fans were concerned about Lucas Paquetá’s situation, as he left the Maracanã pitch with pain in his left knee. So, even though no injury was detected, the midfielder will miss Fla’s next two matches of 2026.

Saúl reveals ordeal after Flamengo match: “My son is in the ICU”

As mentioned earlier, Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 on Sunday (19) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. After the match, Saúl Ñíguez, who provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal, revealed difficult days in his personal life, as his son is in the ICU.

— The truth is that I’m very happy to be back. Today I was very lucky because my daughter came to see me after a long time. It hasn’t been an easy day for me, because my son is in the ICU and we’ve been in the hospital for three days. Being able to play today, to enjoy it… seeing my daughter in the stands makes me very happy — said Saúl Ñíguez, right after the Flamengo match.

No break! Flamengo squad begins preparation for Copa do Brasil debut after win over Bahia

According to details in the schedule released by Flamengo, the red-and-black squad trains on the morning of this Monday (20). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim begins preparing the players for their Copa do Brasil debut, in a training session scheduled for 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

At the moment, Flamengo now turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. That’s because on Wednesday (22), the Most Beloved faces Vitória in the team’s first match of the competition, in the fifth round of the national knockout tournament. The clash takes place at the Maracanã at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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