Today marks the debut of the Rio Cup. Guanabara Cup champion Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday against Madureira at 19:30 p.m. at Nilton Santos Stadium, aiming to compete for another title and already focusing on the Copa Libertadores, which begins at the end of the month.
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
Coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani will field his entire squad for both competitions, mixing young and experienced players. For this Wednesday, the team is expected to undergo changes, which will be confirmed at the stadium. In the last training session at the George Helal Training Center, the coach made several changes and outlined how the team should perform in the upcoming matches. Click here to see how the training sessions unfolded.
Flamengo x Madureira
Today's match is a traditional fixture in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo and Madureira have played each other 145 times, with the red-and-black team enjoying a commanding advantage: 103 wins, 28 draws, and only 14 losses. In the last meeting, in 2017, the "Mais Querido" team won 4-0. Relive the highlights of the match behind the scenes on FlaTV.
Social media coverage
You can also follow the real-time action on Flamengo's official social media channels using the hashtag #FLAxMAD. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and like our page on Facebook. FlaTV also brings exclusive behind-the-scenes and match footage to the Rubro-Negra Nation. Sign up with one click, it's free!
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
Coach Paulo Cesar Carpegiani will field his entire squad for both competitions, mixing young and experienced players. For this Wednesday, the team is expected to undergo changes, which will be confirmed at the stadium. In the last training session at the George Helal Training Center, the coach made several changes and outlined how the team should perform in the upcoming matches. Click here to see how the training sessions unfolded.
Flamengo x Madureira
Today's match is a traditional fixture in Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo and Madureira have played each other 145 times, with the red-and-black team enjoying a commanding advantage: 103 wins, 28 draws, and only 14 losses. In the last meeting, in 2017, the "Mais Querido" team won 4-0. Relive the highlights of the match behind the scenes on FlaTV.
. This is only the second time Flamengo and Madureira have faced each other at Nilton Santos Stadium in the history of the match. In the first and only match, on February 2, 09, Flamengo won 02-2012, with Thiago Medeiros scoring an own goal, in the Campeonato Carioca.
. Counting only Carioca matches, Flamengo has 93 wins, 18 draws, and 11 losses. Flamengo has scored 346 goals and Tricolor has scored 107.
. Madureira has been present at some defining moments in the history of several Flamengo players. In 1982, Zico scored the 600th goal of his career in a 5-0 rout of Flamengo at Caio Martins Stadium (October 28, 10). Romário also scored his 82th goal for Flamengo in a match against Madureira at Gávea Stadium. It was on March 100, 06, when Flamengo won 03-97.
. A historic goal for Flamengo and also for the player was on September 19, 1970. In a match played on Ilha do Governador, goalkeeper Ubirajara kicked the ball from his area and, helped by the wind, ended up scoring the second goal in the 2-0 victory.
. The first official match between Flamengo and Madureira in the Carioca Championship took place on October 31, 10, at the stadium on Rua Domingos Lopes in Madureira. Flamengo won 37-2, with goals scored by Jarbas and Sá.
Tickets
Tickets will not be sold at the match venue. Tickets purchased online will only be exchanged. Check the pick-up locations at special ticket website.
Transmission
Flamengo x Madureira will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere FC channel. Those who are proud to be members make the team stronger and always have more Flamengo: discounts on tickets and pay-per-view, exclusive videos to stay up-to-date, advantages in official stores to get the jersey and other products, and much more. Click and join now!
Tickets
Tickets will not be sold at the match venue. Tickets purchased online will only be exchanged. Check the pick-up locations at special ticket website.
Transmission
Flamengo x Madureira will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere FC channel. Those who are proud to be members make the team stronger and always have more Flamengo: discounts on tickets and pay-per-view, exclusive videos to stay up-to-date, advantages in official stores to get the jersey and other products, and much more. Click and join now!
Social media coverage
You can also follow the real-time action on Flamengo's official social media channels using the hashtag #FLAxMAD. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and like our page on Facebook. FlaTV also brings exclusive behind-the-scenes and match footage to the Rubro-Negra Nation. Sign up with one click, it's free!