Coluna do Fla
·8 Maret 2026
Fluminense hit by last-minute blow for Flamengo clash in Carioca final

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·8 Maret 2026

Zubeldía did not receive good news on Sunday afternoon (08), ahead of the match between Fluminense and Flamengo, in the final of the Carioca. That’s because Soteldo will be another absence for the Laranjeiras team in the Carioca derby.
According to information from GE, Soteldo is experiencing an eye problem. For this reason, the Venezuelan player is undergoing treatment and will not be available to coach Zubeldía for the derby against Flamengo.
Besides Soteldo, Fluminense has another important absence for tonight’s match. This is Bernal, who is still recovering from a right knee injury. Additionally, Rodrigo Castillo, Julián Millán, and Alisson were recently signed and have not been registered for the tournament.
Yes! Leonardo Jardim has two confirmed absences for Flamengo. These are Saúl and Bruno Henrique. The Spanish midfielder is still recovering from a heel injury, while the number 27 is dealing with pubalgia. Other than that, all other players are available to the Portuguese coach for tonight’s match at Maracanã.
The match between Flamengo and Fluminense is scheduled for 6:00 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (08), at Maracanã, for the final of the Carioca. The game will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV), SporTV (cable TV), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GETV on YouTube.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.









































