Unbeaten! Flamengo aim to keep run going v Benfica in final friendly

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·11 de julho de 2026

Unbeaten! Flamengo aim to keep run going v Benfica in final friendly

What are Flamengo’s numbers in matches against Benfica (POR)?

Flamengo return to action this Saturday (11) to face Benfica (POR) in the final friendly of the Rubro-Negro mid-season break. The Most Beloved, looking for another win, hopes to maintain its unbeaten record against the Portuguese side.

See the matches between Flamengo and Benfica:

1955 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Benfica | Charles Miller Tournament 1956 – Flamengo 2 x 1 Benfica | Dr. Alves de Morais Trophy 1957 – Flamengo 1 x 1 Benfica | International Friendly 1957 – Flamengo 0 x 0 Benfica | International Friendly 1958 – Flamengo 1 x 1 Benfica | International Friendly 1972 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Benfica | Rio Summer International Tournament 1988 – Flamengo 2 x 0 Benfica | Amsterdam International Tournament 1995 – Flamengo 2 x 1 Benfica | Teresa Herrera Trophy 1997 – Flamengo 5 x 2 Benfica | Belo Horizonte Centenary Tournament

That is because, throughout history, Flamengo and Benfica have played nine matches. In that span, the Rubro-Negro has six wins and three draws, meaning the Portuguese side has never gotten the better of Mengão. In addition, Fla scored 15 goals, while conceding six.

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What is Benfica’s current situation?

In the 2025/26 season, Benfica finished the Portuguese Championship in third place with 80 points, despite ending the competition unbeaten. In addition, the team was eliminated by Real Madrid (ESP) in the Champions League Playoffs.

How did Flamengo’s first friendlies go?

Flamengo’s first friendly during the mid-season break was against River Plate (ARG). On that occasion, the Brazilians and Argentines drew 2-2, with Bruno Henrique and Samuel Lino scoring Fla’s goals. Then, on Wednesday (08), Leonardo Jardim’s team beat Lausanne Sport (SUI) 2-0, with goals from Lorran and Wallace Yan.

Why did Flamengo decide to play friendlies during the World Cup?

Flamengo’s goal is to keep the squad physically fit as soon as the season resumes after the World Cup. In this way, the friendlies serve to prepare the Rubro-Negro players for the run of matches in the final stretch of 2026.

What are the details of the Flamengo vs Benfica match?

The match between Flamengo and Benfica takes place at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (11). The game, which marks Rubro-Negro’s final friendly of this mid-season break, will be played at Algarve Stadium in Portugal.

As usual, Coluna do Fla follows every detail of the mid-season break and Flamengo’s friendlies in Portugal. With on-site coverage from Rock Hudson and Simon Lédo, stay tuned to the website, social media and YouTube. Finally, Band (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and SporTV (pay TV) will broadcast the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.