Wanting to get out of the state drought, Vasco debuts in the 2026 Carioca Championship against Maricá. The game takes place this Thursday (15/01), at 9:30 pm, in São Januário. The match will be broadcast on ge tv, sportv and Premiere.
Vasco last beat Carioca in 2016, 10 years ago. After finishing runner-up in the Copa do Brasil, Fernando Diniz and Co. see the State Championship as an opportunity for a title this season.
Vasco lineup against Maricá
Coach Fernando Diniz must have his entire starting team available to start Carioca off on the right foot.
Vasco’s probable lineup: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan and Puma Rodríguez; Barros, Thiago Mendes and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez and Rayan. Technical: Fernando Diniz.
Maricá’s probable lineup
Dida; Almir, Sandro Silva, Victor Pereira (Forster), Rafael Carioca, Wellington, Matheus Lira, Caio Vitor, Denilson, Alex and Matheus Alessandro. Technical: Reinaldo
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Vasco x Maricá: time and where to watch
- Carioca Championship – 1st round
- Data: Thursday, January 15, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: São Januário Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Transmission: ge tv (YouTube), SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
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Vasco results
- 21/12 – Vasco 1 x 2 Corinthians – Copa do Brasil
- 17/12 – Corinthians 0 x 0 Vasco – Copa do Brasil
- 14/12 – Fluminense 1 (3) x 0 (4) Vasco – Copa do Brasil
- 11/12 – Vasco 2 x 1 Fluminense – Copa do Brasil
- 07/12 – Atlético-MG x Vasco – Brazilian Championship
Vasco’s next games
- Vasco x Maricá – 01/15 – 9:30 pm – Carioca Championship
- Vasco x Nova Iguaçu – 01/18 – 6pm – Carioca Championship
- Flamengo x Vasco – 01/21 – 9:30 pm – Campeonato Carioca
- Boavista x Vasco – 01/25 – 8:30 pm – Carioca Championship
- Mirassol x Vasco – 28/01 – Brazilian Championship
Vasco’s classification
- Carioca Championship: –
- Brazilian Championship: –
