Flamengo and Vasco are set to clash in the Carioca Championship on Wednesday (21st).
The match will be hosted at Maracanã and is part of the tournament’s third round.
Flamengo finds itself in a precarious position, potentially facing relegation.
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After fielding their under-20 squad in the initial matches of 2026, Filipe Luís will return with the main roster for this encounter.
Vasco has gathered four points from their first two matches in the championship.
However, they will head into the derby without Rayan, who has moved to Bournemouth in England.
Check out the lineups for the match below:
Flamengo
This derby marks the first appearance of Flamengo’s main team for the season.
All starters selected by Filipe Luís are ready for the match.
Center-back Vitão, signed for 2026, will also make his debut as a starter.
Vasco
Though Fernando Diniz is missing Rayan, he is optimizing the best available players for the match.
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The attacking lineup will feature Coutinho, Andrés Gomez, Nuno Moreira, and GB.
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