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Flamengo Defend Top Spot Against Vasco in Rio Clássico at a Packed Maracanã

The No. 10 duel of Arrascaeta versus Coutinho frames a night shaped by Flamengo’s Libertadores schedule.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 17:30 local time Sunday in the 24th round, with live coverage on TV Globo and Premiere.
  • Flamengo lead the league with 50 points and a nine‑match unbeaten run after a 2–1 win over Estudiantes, and coach Filipe Luís has signaled possible rotation.
  • Forward Bruno Henrique is cleared to play on effect suspensive despite a suspension, while midfielder Erick Pulgar is the confirmed absence.
  • Vasco start the day on 23 points near the drop zone after a 2–2 draw with Ceará, with Lucas Piton and Tchê Tchê sidelined and Vegetti expected to lead the line.
  • Flamengo have not lost to Vasco since 2023 across 11 meetings and more than 50,000 tickets were sold by Friday for a near‑full Maracanã.