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Fla and Flu meet again at Pacaembu for the Carioca

After 74 years, the teams return to the stadium, for the second time in history

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Next Sunday (20), Fla-Flu returns to Pacaembu after 74 years, starring in the first Carioca Championship game played in São Paulo. The only one to date was played for the Quinela de Ouro Tournament, in 1942, but the score ended without goals: 0-0. In addition to Flamengo and Fluminense fans, the people of São Paulo have the chance - rare - to see up close the most charming classic in Brazil.

How to watch: tickets and streaming

By Thursday (17), 12 thousand tickets had already been sold for Fla-Flu. Prices range from R$25 to R$100. Flamengo fans have reserved the Yellow and Green stands and gates 21 and 22. In the Orange, Mango and Blue seats the fans will be mixed. Fluminense fans will be in the Tobogã. Click here to learn more about ticket sales..

Those unable to attend the stadium can watch the game live on Rede Globo or the Premiere channel. Season ticket holders receive discounts on ticket purchases for Flamengo home games and on their SKY cable TV subscription monthly fee. Click here, sign up and don't miss any Mengão game!

It's also worth enjoying the Flamengo's Facebook pagefollow the club on Twitter and stay tuned to Instagram And on Snapchat, cr_flamengo, to follow our live broadcast. You can participate using the hashtag #FLAxFLU, posting your comments and photos of the match. FlaTV also brings exclusive content from the Flamengo Nation with special angles of the goals and behind-the-scenes images. Click here and subscribe to our channel, free, with one click.

Fan club members can use the program's discounts to stock their fridges with products from Movimento Pelo Futebol Melhor partners and get ready to cheer without hunger or thirst! If you're not already a member, member-fan, it's time to come play together: click here and join or call 4007-1981.

History
In direct confrontations in the Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro State Championship), there have been 241 matches with 87 victories for Flamengo and 79 draws, with 365 goals for and 332 against. Recent matches between Flamengo and Fluminense also show an advantage for Flamengo. In the 21st century, considering all competitions, there have been 56 Fla-Flus (Flamengo vs. Fluminense matches), with 22 victories for Flamengo, 16 draws, and 18 wins for Fluminense. In total, Flamengo and Fluminense have faced each other 403 times in history, with 146 victories for Flamengo, 128 for Fluminense, and 129 draws. Flamengo has scored 591 goals against Fluminense's 537.

The last match between the teams resulted in a 2-1 victory for Flamengo, in this year's Campeonato Carioca, on February 21st, at Mané Garrincha stadium. Arão and Guerrero scored for Flamengo, while Gustavo Scarpa scored for Fluminense.

This Sunday will mark the 18th time that Brazil's most charming derby is played outside the state of Rio de Janeiro. In total, there have been 17 matches, with six wins for Flamengo, two for Fluminense, and nine draws.

Zico, with 19 goals, is the all-time top scorer in the Fla-Flu derby. "Galinho" played in 44 of these classic matches and averaged 0,4 goals per game. Meanwhile, Júnior and Jarbas, both former Flamengo players, hold the record for most Fla-Flu matches played, with 48 each.