Sunday is the "Classic of Millions" in Rio de Janeiro! Flamengo takes the field this Sunday at 16 PM at the Maracanã to face Vasco in a match valid for the 14th round of the Brasileirão. Undefeated for eight games, the Rubro-Negro arrives in high spirits for the confrontation, occupying second place with 26 points — in addition to having one game less than the leader Palmeiras.

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For the match, coach Leonardo Jardim will have four important absences. Arrascaeta, who underwent surgery on his right clavicle; Lucas Paquetá, with edema in his hamstring; and Erick Pulgar, in the final stages of recovery from a right shoulder injury, are out. In addition to them, Carrascal continues to serve a suspension imposed by the STJD.

Retrospect

Flamengo and Vasco have faced each other 430 times throughout history. Flamengo holds the advantage, with 168 wins against Vasco's 139, plus 123 draws.

In the last meeting between the teams, valid for this season's Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo won 1-0 at the Maracanã, with a goal by Carrascal.

Flamengo also boasts a long unbeaten streak against their rival in the Brazilian Championship: 14 matches without defeat, with seven wins and seven draws. Vasco's last victory in the competition took place on September 27, 2015, when they won 2-1, coming from behind, at the Maracanã — goals by Emerson Sheik (Fla), Rodrigo and Nenê (Vas).

Arbitration

Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO)
Assistants: Bruno Boschilia (PR) and Leone Carvalho Rocha (GO)
VAR: Daniel Nobre Bins (RS).

Last one #training For the classic Flamengo vs. Vasco match!

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- Flamengo (@Flamengo) May 2, 2026