Flamengo's squad reconvened this Thursday morning in Gávea to finalize the details before Sunday's derby against Vasco at Maracanã. The match is part of the third round of the Taça Rio, the second half of the Campeonato Carioca.

At Cuca's training camp, the news was the return of defender Ronaldo Angelim and midfielder Ibson. Having recovered from surgery on his right thigh, the number 4 returns to the red-and-black team after more than a month out. Ibson returns after serving a suspension against Tigres.

The starters won the match 2-1, with goals from Josiel and Zé Roberto. Obina scored for the reserves. Cuca fielded the reserves with: Bruno; Everton Silva, Fábio Luciano, Ronaldo Angelim, and Juan; Aírton, Willians, Ibson, and Leo Moura; Zé Roberto and Josiel.