Counting on the possible return of Danilo and Alex Sandro, the Flemish face Vasco for the return game of the semifinals of the Carioca Championshipin this Saturday (03/08), at 17:45 (Brasilia)no Maracanã. The match will be broadcast on Globo and SporTV.
Flamengo won the first leg, at Nilton Santos, com Bruno Henrique’s goal. The regulation gives Fla the advantage of being able to play for the draw on the aggregate score of semi. Therefore, only needs an equality or even a loss to a goal of a difference to secure a place in the decision of the tournament.
O Item-Negro arrives as champion of Guanabara Cup after leading the first phase of Carioca, with 23 points in 11 games. Already the Vasco ended the initial phase in fourth place, with 17 points in 11 matches.
Those who pass, take the winner from Volta Redonda and Fluminense, the other semifinal, in which Flu won the first game by 4-0.
Flamengo lineup against Vasco
O defender Danilowhich was embezzled by injury in the first match, can return to the starting lineup, but is still doubt. The veteran and Léo Ortiz dispute the vacancy. There is also doubt on the left side between Varela, Ayrton Lucas and Alex Sandrowho returned to training and can return to the team. Juninho He also trained again, but must be an option in the bank.
Another return is that of From the cross. The question is whether the midfielder can start the match as a starter or if it will be an option in the reserve bank, with Plata Starting in the initial eleven.
Regarding embezzlement, Pedro, Viña, Michael and Cebolinha, all injured, They are out of the duel. Beyond them, Cleiton, suspended, You will not be able to enter the field either.
Likely flamengo lineup: Rossi; Wesley, Leo Pereira (Danilo), Leo Ortiz and Varela (Ayrton Lucas); Erick Pulgar, from La Cruz (Gonzalo Plata), Gerson and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique. Technical: Filipe Luís.
Flamengo players suspended and injured
- Injured: Pedro, Viña, Cebolinha and Michael.
- Suspended: Cleiton.
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Flamengo x Vasco: Data Sheet and Transmission
- Carioca Championship 2025 – Semifinal – Return Game
- Data: Saturday, March 8
- Time: 5:45 pm (from Brasilia)
- Transmission: Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed TV), with relay at Globoplay (streaming)
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Flamengo moment
Flamengo comes from 10 games without losing, with nine wins in the period. In the last match, he won Vasco 1-0 in the game of the semifinal of Carioca. The last defeat took place on January 19, with reservations, in reverse for Nova Iguaçu 2-1.
Since then, Flamengo has also won the Super Cup of Brazil title, beating Botafogo 3-1.
Coach Filipe Luís has been the target of praise and the team has been working well. However, the cast is suffering from injuries. The coach has not yet been able to repeat the team from one round to another in Carioca.
From January 25th so far, six players have entered the medical department because of bruises.
Flamengo’s latest games: results
- 01/03 – Vasco 0 x 1 Flamengo – Championship Carioca
- 02/22 – Flamengo 5 x 0 Maricá – Championship Carioca
- 15/02 – Flamengo 2 x 0 Vasco – Championship Carioca
- 12/02 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Botafogo – Carioca Championship
- 08/02 – Fluminense 0 x 0 Flamengo – Championship Carioca
Flamengo’s next games
- 08/03 – Flamengo x Vasco – 5:45 pm (Brasília time) – Carioca Championship
- 03/29 – Flamengo x Inter – Time to be defined – Brazilian Championship
- 04/05 – Vitória x Flamengo – time to define – Brazilian Championship
- 12/04 – Grêmio x Flamengo – Time to be defined – Brazilian Championship
- 16/04 – Flamengo x Youth – Time to be defined – Brazilian Championship
Flamengo classification in the season
- Carioca Championship: in the semifinal
- Super Cup do Brasil: Champion
