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Victory in the Carioca Can Give Flamengo Confidence in the Brasileirão

Flamengo did their homework and thrashed Sampaio Corrêa 7-1 in a match valid for the sixth round of the Carioca. The victory, which secured their qualification in the State Championship, could help Fla have a ‘trump card’ to achieve their first win in the Brasileirão.

This is because the Flamengo squad can use the rout in the Campeonato Carioca to gain confidence for the rest of the season. The triumph over Sampaio Corrêa ended a run of four consecutive matches without a win for Fla.

So far, Flamengo has played two games in the Brasileirão. Of these, they have earned only one point in the competition so far. In their debut, they lost to São Paulo 2-1. After that, they drew 1-1 with Internacional.

It’s important to highlight that the rout against Sampaio Corrêa was the fifth match of the main squad in the 2026 season. Previously, the professional team beat Vasco, lost to Fluminense, São Paulo, and Corinthians, as well as drawing with Internacional.

What’s Flamengo’s Next Match?

Now, after breathing a sigh of relief with their qualification in the Carioca, Flamengo turns all their attention to the Brasileirão. That’s because the Most Beloved needs to win their first match in the national tournament to improve their position in the league table.

This Tuesday (10th), Flamengo faces Vitória at Barradão Stadium, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). The match will be valid for the third round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. In the standings, currently, the Rubro-Negro is in 13th place, with one point.

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