The U-17 Ninho Boys return to the field for the Brasileirão this Thursday (19) in an important game in search of the third national championship. Mengão faces Fluminense, at 15 pm in Gávea, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the competition. The match will be broadcast on SporTV.

Eduardo Zuma's team has won four of its last five games, having defeated Corinthians 17-5 in the last round of the Brazilian Under-0 Championship. The victory closed out the first phase for Mengão, who finished third in Group A with 3 points, five wins in nine games, and 15 goals scored (the second-best attack in the group).

"It's an important game. I think it's always good to come away with a win in the first leg, especially at home. And try to make history by winning the Brazilian Under-17 Championship," said midfielder Lucas Vieira about the first decisive derby between Flamengo and Fluminense.

In 2024, only one derby was played. In the first stage of the Copa Rio, Mengão defeated Fluminense 3-0 in Xerém, with goals from Douglas Telles, twice, and Pablo, who scored a stunning free kick from midfield. This Thursday, the Brazilian Championship is a decisive match. Let's go, Flamengo!