With the starters, Fluminense will face Nova Iguaçu, this Thursday (22), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, in the 3rd round of the Carioca Championship.
The team has three points in two games and was led by coach Maxi Cuberas in the matches. He remains in command. Despite not being a young team, Flu predominantly used reserves. Reinforcements Jemmes and Guilherme Arana should be starters in the clash against Laranjão.
The technical committee decided to select athletes with the highest playing volume in 2026. According to planning, the entire squad will be available for the classic against Flamengo next Sunday (25th), at 6pm (Brasília time).
Nova Iguaçu leads Group B with four points, remaining undefeated after two games. The team debuted with a 3-1 victory over Sampaio Corrêa, with three goals from Léo Rafael, and comes from a goalless draw against Vasco in São Januário.
Nova Iguaçu x Fluminense
Nova Iguaçu
Motorcycle; Yan Silva, Sidão, Davi and Wender; Jorge Pedra, Léo Rafael, Rickelme, Di Maria and Xandinho; Vini Charopem. Coach: Carlos Vítor.
Fluminense
Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes (Ignacio), Freytes and Guilherme Arana; Martinelli, Lucho Acosta and Ganso; Matheus Reis, Canobbio and Everaldo. Coach: Maxi Cuberas.
- Reason: Game valid for the 3rd round of the Carioca Championship
- Location: Luso-Brazilian Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
- Date and time: January 22nd (Thursday) 2026, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Referee: Lucas Neves Borja de Almeida
- Assistants: Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho and Naiara Mendes Tavares
- Video referee: Philip Georg Bennett
- Broadcast: Premiere
