CBF Moves Fla-Flu to Sunday After Flamengo's Delayed Return

Overview

• CBF confirmed late Thursday that the derby will be played Sunday at 18:00 at the Maracanã in the 11th round of the Brasileirão.
• Flamengo requested the change due to flight delays on the way back from Cusco after its Libertadores match, which cut player recovery time.
• Fluminense agreed to the switch after consultation, and FERJ worked with Rio’s Military Police, which approved the new date despite Botafogo vs Coritiba also set in the city.
• About 25,000 tickets were sold for the original slot, and Fluminense says tickets remain valid with refunds available on the sales portal until 8 a.m. Sunday.
• The move adds roughly 24 hours of rest for Flamengo after the high-altitude trip, and Fluminense now gets a third training day before its next Libertadores game in Rio.