Fluminense vs. Flamengo: history, refereeing, and more information about the classic match in the Brazilian Championship
The 11th round match takes place this Sunday (12), at 18 pm, at Maracanã.
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In search of another victory in the Brasileirão, Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (12) to play the classic against Fluminense, at 18 pm, at Maracanã, for the 11th round of the national competition. Rubro-Negro comes from a 2-0 victory over Cusco FC, at an altitude of 3.400 meters in Cusco, Peru, for the debut of the Conmebol Libertadores.
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For the Fla-Flu derby, Alex Sandro may be available for coach Leonardo Jardim. The left-back trained normally and has a chance of being included in the squad for the match. Meanwhile, midfielder Saúl and forward Everton Cebolinha have returned to partial training with the rest of the team and have taken another step towards their return. Jorginho continues to treat pain in his left calf.
Retrospective
The Fla-Flu duo have faced each other 459 times throughout history, with Flamengo holding the advantage. They have won 167 times, drawn 148 times, and Fluminense has won 144 times. In their last encounter, the game ended in a 0-0 draw in this year's Carioca Championship final. In the penalty shootout, Flamengo won 5-4 and secured their 40th state title.
Arbitration
Referee: Raphael Claus (SP)
Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Bruno Boschilia (PR)
VAR: Caio Max Augusto Vieira (GO).
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