Flamengo faces Vasco in the Rio Cup final
The classic is scheduled for this Sunday (31), at 16 pm, at Maracanã
By Flamengo Communication - in
Now it's time to decide. Buoyed by a great victory in the semifinal against Fluminense, Flamengo faces Vasco, this Sunday (31), at 16 pm, at Maracanã. The classic will decide the Champion of the Rio Cup and the Most Beloved counts on the support of the Nation to overcome the rival.
Coach Abel Braga has been discharged from the hospital, but he will still be unable to lead the team. Leomir, his assistant, will be guiding the team in this Sunday's derby. Some starters will be rested, with the midweek CONMEBOL Libertadores match in mind.
Game preparation
Hey, Caesar!
Preparation for the classic was intense during the week and last Friday (29), goalkeeper César spoke about the expectations to face Vasco. The number 37 will start in this Sunday's match.
"Football matches are incredible. The classics are what stir the emotions the most. A packed stadium, fans who always show up, Flamengo's fans have set an example. It's a pleasure to have fans who support and encourage us. The game becomes more exciting. Being able to play a classic, in a championship final, is a great game for us, and we'll show that everyone is capable of this final."
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Flamengo vs Vasco
Flamengo has not lost a final in the Campeonato Carioca for Vasco for 43 years. The last defeat was in 1976.
Counting from 2004 onwards, Flamengo has reached the final for the 11th time. final round of the Campeonato Carioca. In the ten previous finals, the Mais Querido lifted seven trophies: the Guanabara Cup in 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, and 2018; and the Rio Cup in 2009 and 2011.
Flamengo hasn't lost to Vasco in almost three years. In this period, there were nine games: two wins and seven draws in the classics played.
Flamengo has won the last five times that The Carioca Championship was decided with this classic. The Most Querido won the titles in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2014.
In the history of Maracanã, Flamengo and Vasco have faced each other 252 times at the stadium, with 97 Flamengo wins, 81 for Vasco, and 74 draws. In terms of goals scored, Vasco once again holds the advantage: 312 to 280.
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Transmission
The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo and also by Canal Premiere FC.
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