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After winning the Rio de Janeiro title, the under-20s face Fluminense for a place in the Brazilian final

Classic takes place this Wednesday (19.08), at 15 pm, in Gávea

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With no respite after winning the Rio state title, the under-20 team faces group leader Fluminense for a spot in the Brazilian Championship final. Just one point behind Fluminense, the red-and-black team is coming off two victories in the competition, over Vasco and Palmeiras, in the last few rounds. The Fla-Flu derby takes place in Gávea at 15 pm this Wednesday (August 19.08).

Entry for fans to the game is free, but subject to capacity. Fan members Those who requested tickets for the game will have their seats guaranteed and will enter via Ministro Raul Machado Street, starting at 13:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast on ESPN Brasil.

"The Brazilian Championship is a competition we've been approaching slowly. It's full of tough, classic games. We decided the first round in Rio Grande do Sul against Grêmio. There, we brought something extra to the group. That was confirmed in the second round, and we're still in the game. We're going to face a great team, the best so far, which is Fluminense. We're going to have a great game tomorrow at Gávea," said coach Zé Ricardo.

The winning team advances to the final and faces either Cruzeiro or Vitória da Bahia. The matches will take place on August 26th and September 02nd. Be part of the team and invest in the red-black youth football: become a fan member.