Fluminense v Madureira: line-ups and where to watch the Carioca | OneFootball

Fluminense begins its 2026 season journey this Wednesday. The team from Laranjeiras faces Madureira at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, for the first round of the Campeonato Carioca.

Where to watch

The match will be broadcast on Sportv and Premiere.

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Team news

Fluminense will use an alternative lineup, with youth players and less frequently used athletes. On the other hand, the team will feature some first-team players, such as the newcomers Jemmes and Guilherme Arana.

Defender Igor Rabello, midfielder Lezcano, and forward Santi Moreno, who did not have many opportunities in 2025, are expected to start the first matches of the State Championship as starters. With Luis Zubeldía absent, the team will be managed by assistant Maxi Cuberas.

Probable lineups

Fluminense: Vitor Eudes; Júlio Fidelis, Jemmes, Igor Rabello, and Guilherme Arana; Wallace Davi, Luiz Fernando, and Lezcano; Santi Moreno, Riquelme, and John Kennedy Coach: Maxi Cuberas (assistant)

Madureira: Neguete, Júlio César, Daniel Felipe, Marcão, and Matheus Julião; Arthur Santos, Rodrigo Lindoso, and Juninho; Everton Messias, Ricardo Oliveira, and Vinícius Balotelli Coach: Felipe Surian

Refereeing

Referee: Alex Gomes Stéfano Assistants: Hugo Filemon Soares Pinto and Juan Motta Cidri VAR: Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho

Match details

Match: Fluminense vs Madureira Competition: Campeonato Carioca – 1st round Date and time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Broadcast: Sportv and Premiere

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