It's time for the U-20s to play for the first time in 2025! After doing pre-season training over the last four months - first at CEFAN and from March at CFZ -, the team led by Filipe Torres will debut in the category's Copa Rio on Saturday afternoon (26), at 15 pm, against Fluminense, at Estádio das Laranjeiras. 

The Meninas da Gávea (Girls from Gávea) concluded their final week of preparation with excellent and competitive training sessions, as well as a special activity led by psychologist Vanessa Backes, focusing entirely on cognitive skills. A standout performer, left-back Isabela Nunes, analyzed the match and stated that the entire group is highly motivated. 



"Of course, the debut gives you butterflies, but we've been working hard since January, and I see all the progress we've made. We understand the importance of this game, especially since it's a classic, right? So we have to go in focused and impose our style with great commitment. Wearing the Mantle is always a privilege; we want to start the year well, and we'll go in with determination to win," he emphasized.

Related athletes

Bibi, Condorelli and Sarah; Emilly, Isa Kotait, Isabela Nunes and Laura Mariah; Camila, Carol Martins, Cecília, Duda Mattos and Sofia; Cerqueira, Larissa and Nicoli; Ana Papel, Anna Luiza and Dudinha; Alice, Brendha, Campos, Jamile and Leane.

Rio Cup Format

The tournament is divided into two phases. Initially, the six clubs face each other in a round-robin format. Subsequently, the top two teams advance to the final, which will consist of home-and-away matches. 

Full calendar

26/04 - Fluminense x Flamengo
03/05 - Flamengo x Botafogo
10/05 - Vasco x Flamengo
17/05 - Flamengo x Carapebus
24/04 - Flamengo x Santa Cruz

*Matches are subject to change