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Under-20 team will represent Flamengo in the first rounds of the Campeonato Carioca

Just like in recent years, Flamengo’s under-20 team will be responsible for playing the first rounds of the Campeonato Carioca. With this in mind, and looking to prepare for the 2025 season, Wallace Yan is expected to strengthen the squad at the start of the state championship.

The main surprise for Flamengo in the first half of 2025, Wallace Yan has returned to training in recent days and, as a result, is expected to play the first rounds of the Campeonato Carioca with the under-20 team. The youth team will be coached by Bruno Pivetti, who will be in charge of Mengão. The information comes from ‘GE’.

What are Wallace Yan’s numbers in 2025?

Wallace Yan played 38 matches wearing the Flamengo shirt in 2025, including five games in the Brasileirão Under-20. During this period, the youngster scored eight goals and provided four assists. One of those goals, in fact, was scored in the 3-1 win over Chelsea (ENG) at the FIFA Super Club World Cup.

When does Flamengo’s main squad return?

The main Flamengo team ended the 2025 season on December 17, after the Club World Cup final against PSG (FRA). Thus, the players will report back to CT Ninho do Urubu next Monday (12).

Furthermore, the main squad is expected to make its debut on January 21, in the derby between Flamengo and Vasco, in the third round of the Carioca. The match will take place at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

When does Mengão debut in the Carioca?

The first game for Flamengo in the Carioca will take place this Sunday (11). On this occasion, the team coached by Bruno Pivetti will face Portuguesa, at 6 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, in Volta Redonda.

It’s worth noting that the match counts as the fifth round of the Carioca. The game had to be brought forward due to Flamengo’s participation in the Supercopa do Brasil final, against Corinthians, on February 1.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Portuguesa?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Portuguesa, through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the debut of the Rubro-Negro.

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