In search of returning to the top of the Brasileirão, Flamengo takes to the field this Sunday (20) to play the classic with Fluminense, at 19:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 15th round of the national competition. Rubro-Negro comes from a 1-0 defeat to Santos, at Vila Belmiro.  

On Saturday morning (19), coach Filipe Luís led the last activity to define the team that will enter the field tomorrow. Striker Bruno Henrique, who received the third yellow card in the game against Santos, is suspended and will be absent for the classic. Athletes Ayrton Lucas, Alex Sandro and Erick Pulgar are continuing the recovery process from their respective injuries and are also out. 

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Retrospect

Flamengo and Fluminense have faced each other 455 times in history, with the red-and-black team having the upper hand. Mengão has won 166 times, drawn 147 times, and triumphed 142 times. The teams decided this year's Campeonato Carioca, and Fluminense prevailed. In the first leg, they won 2-1, with goals from Wesley and Juninho. In the second leg, a goalless draw secured the state title for Fluminense. 

Where to watch

The Flamengo vs. Fluminense match will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV, with commentary by João Guilherme. Premiere will broadcast the classic live (with images). FlamengoTV.live It also broadcasts the game live (with images) for those outside Brazil. 

Arbitration

Referee: Raphael Claus (SP)
Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)
Fourth referee: Yuri Elino Ferreira da Cruz (RJ)
VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (RJ). 

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