Jorginho: Fluminense on form v Flamengo, tips Carioca final | OneFootball

Fluminense has won the last two derbies against Flamengo

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (08) to face Fluminense in the grand final of the Campeonato Carioca. On the eve of the decision, Jorginho spoke out about Fluminense being labeled as favorites, due to the recent record in the derby.

— We know that it really is a derby, and we are feeling it a lot. We already expect that extra aggressiveness. So we try to match it. Maybe in the Brasileirão it was a specific situation, but it’s a big derby and we prepare ourselves in the best way possible," said Jorginho in a press conference.

How were the last matches between Flamengo and Fluminense?

Fluminense won the last two derbies against Flamengo. In 2025, in the Brasileirão, the Rio rival beat the Rubro-Negro 2-1. Then, in the Carioca in January this year, the team from Laranjeiras repeated the score and earned three points in the State Championship.

How did Flamengo and Fluminense reach the Carioca final?

Fluminense secured a spot in the final of the Campeonato Carioca after beating Vasco in the semifinal. After a 1-0 win for the tricolor in the first leg, the rivals drew 1-1 in the second match. On the other hand, Flamengo delivered a resounding 11-0 aggregate win over Madureira, reaching the final for the eighth consecutive time.

When will the Carioca final take place?

The grand final of the Campeonato Carioca will take place at 6pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (08), at Maracanã. It’s worth noting that, in this edition of the State Championship, the decision between Flamengo and Fluminense will be a single match.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Fluminense, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the final of the Carioca.

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