Flamengo will have a busy week in the NBB, with two state classics in a row. This Thursday (27), the team faces Vasco, at 20 pm, at Maracanãzinho, in a match broadcast on SporTV and FlaTV+. On Saturday (29), the challenge will be against Botafogo, at 16 pm, at Ginásio Oscar Zelaya, in General Severiano, with broadcast on FlamengoTV.

The expectation is for great duels, in which the Pride of the Nation has an impressive recent record. In the NBB, Flamengo and Vasco have faced each other nine times, with the Mais Querido having a clear advantage, winning eight matches. The Vasco's only victory came in the teams' first meeting in the competition, in January 2017. Since then, the Rubro-Negro has dominated the matchup, including a recent victory in the Super 8, a competition that Flamengo ultimately won.

Check out the numbers of the confrontation:

NBB

Vasco 78 x 77 Flamengo – 28/01/2017

Flamengo 94 x 86 Vasco – 11/03/2017 

Flamengo 89 x 81 Vasco – 30/12/2017 

Vasco 75 x 89 Flamengo – 27/01/2018 

Flamengo 90 x 70 Vasco – 10/11/2018 

Vasco 67 x 107 Flamengo – 16/03/2019 

Vasco 65 x 68 Flamengo – 10/11/2023 

Flamengo 84 x 79 Vasco – 08/01/2024 

Vasco 50 x 59 Flamengo - 12/10/2024

Super 8

Flamengo 92 x 73 Vasco - 26/01/2025

Flamengo also has a very favorable history against Botafogo. The red-and-black team hasn't lost to its rival from General Severiano since 2019, when it eliminated the black-and-whites in the playoffs 3 games to 1, advancing to the title that season. In the last edition of the tournament, the dominance continued, with Flamengo again overcoming Botafogo in the knockout stage, this time in the round of 2, with a 0-XNUMX series sweep.

Coach Sergio Hernandez will be playing his first derby as head coach of the red-black team and highlighted the importance of these games and the squad's preparation for the challenges.

"Clássicos like these are always very important. The team knows that for the fans, the derby is a different game; the atmosphere is more special. We have to focus like any other game and stay optimistic. We'll play with all our energy. I've played in over 30 derbies in my life, and I played many derbies against River when I was at Boca Juniors. I've played for Argentina and Brazil many times for the national team. These are very special games. Our responsibility is to play with great passion, concentration, and energy. We'll try to bring joy to the Flamengo fans," said the coach.

Tickets for the Flamengo-Vasco derby are still on sale. Flamengo fans can secure their spot at the match by visiting the official website: ingressos.flamengo.com.br or in person at Maracanã Box Office 2 from 17 p.m. to 20 p.m.

In addition to its NBB commitments, Flamengo remains focused on the Champions League Americas (BCLA). Already guaranteed a spot in the Final Four, the club awaits the selection of the tournament's host city, which will take place on April 19th and 20th. In the semifinals, the team will face Franca. Boca Jrs and Instituto Córdoba, from Argentina, complete the final four.

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