Flamengo today: catch the top Flamengo news this Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of the red-black news this February 18

The Coluna do Fla gathered the main information about Flamengo this Wednesday (18). This is because the sports news has been echoing relevant news about the Red-Black, which is preparing to compete in the South American Recopa.

Recopa: Filipe Luís sets starting team for Flamengo vs. Lanús match in Wednesday's training

Flamengo begins its quest for the South American Recopa championship this Thursday (19). Focused on the first leg match against Lanús (ARG), Filipe Luís sets the starting team in a training session held this Wednesday afternoon (18) in Argentina.

Initially, the probable lineup for Flamengo is as follows: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Evertton Araújo and Lucas Paquetá; Arrascaeta, Everton Cebolinha and Pedro. However, the team will still be finalized in Wednesday's training (18).

Flamengo sends message to Vini Jr after racism incident in the Champions League

Vini Jr was, on Tuesday (17), once again a victim of racism in Europe. Thus, Flamengo offered support to the player it brought to light, reminding him that the Real Madrid (ESP) forward is not alone. Benfica (POR) lost 1-0 on the occasion.

“What Vini is going through is not just about football. There is a boy who dreamed, who fought, who overcame a lot to be where he is. And it hurts to see someone being attacked simply for being who they are,” stated a publication from Flamengo.

Carioca Semifinal between Flamengo and Madureira will have both games at Maracanã; understand

Flamengo secured a spot in the Carioca semifinal last Sunday (15), after defeating Botafogo 2-1. Now, the Red-Black will face Madureira in pursuit of a place in the State Championship final. Both matches of the encounter will take place at Maracanã.

This is because Madureira's president, Elias Duba, reached an agreement with Luiz Eduardo Baptista, Flamengo's president, to hold the second leg of the semifinal at Maracanã. Thus, the red-black fans will be able to watch both clashes at the 'Sacred Temple'.

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