Everything is ready for the first classic of the 2021 season! Flamengo finished this Saturday morning (13), at Ninho do Urubu, the preparation for the match against Fluminense, which will be played tomorrow (14), at 18 pm, at Maracanã. The confrontation is valid for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca.

Maurício Souza, who has been in charge of the red-and-black team in the first rounds of the State Championship, led a tactical and technical training session. This week's news includes the return of goalkeeper Hugo Souza and forward Vitinho. Coach Rogério Ceni was also at the training center, closely monitoring the activities. It's worth noting that the main squad returns to training next Monday (15).

Flamengo and Fluminense have faced each other 430 times throughout history, with Flamengo having the upper hand. Flamengo has recorded 158 wins, 139 draws, and 133 losses. The Flamengo-Fluminense duo is reprising the 2020 Carioca final. On that occasion, Fluminense prevailed, winning 1-0, with a goal from Vitinho.

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