Flamengo win Carioca title on penalties, three-time champions | OneFootball

After a 0-0 draw in regular time, Flamengo won the trophy on penalties

CHAMPION! Or rather, TRIPLE! The 2026 Carioca champion is Flamengo. After a 0-0 draw in regular time, the Most Beloved defeated Fluminense on penalties. Therefore, the rival is runner-up once again. See how the match went.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

The first "ooohhh" from Maracanã happened at 16 minutes. After a good exchange of passes through the middle, Pedro turned and shot, but Fábio caught it. However, in summary, the initial stage was very studied and practically without goal chances. Both the Fluminense goalkeeper and Rossi practically didn't dirty their uniforms.

The team of Leonardo Jardim had more ball possession, with 57%. On the other hand, Fluminense had more shots, with 6 to 4. However, none of them were dangerous. The main difference for Flamengo compared to recent games was the objectivity: a more vertical team, without much passing in defense.

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF?

The second half started with excitement. Just three minutes in, Lucho Acosta forced Rossi to make a great save. Carrascal responded at five, with a cross shot deflected by the Fluminense defense. However, it was a 'false alarm'. The final stage was technically weak, just like the initial 45 minutes.

The best chance of the match occurred at 32 minutes. Everton Cebolinha made a good play on the left, found Alex Sandro at the end, who crossed to Arrascaeta's head. However, the number 10 missed an excellent opportunity, sending it over the goal. Without further ado, the champion was decided on penalties.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With the end of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo returns to focus on the Brasileirão. This Wednesday (11), the Rubro-Negro faces Cruzeiro, in the fifth round. Thus, the ball rolls from 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

MATCH DETAILS FLUMINENSE 0X0 FLAMENGO Competition: Campeonato Carioca, final Location: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date: March 8, 2026

Fluminense: Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes, and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules, and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Kevin Serna, and John Kennedy. Coach: Luis Zubeldía.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

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