Overview

• Kickoff is set for 17:30 at the Maracanã, with live coverage on TV Globo and Premiere.
• League leaders Flamengo arrive on a nine-match unbeaten run after a 2–1 first-leg win over Estudiantes, with the return in Argentina on Thursday potentially influencing rotation.
• Vasco begin the day on 23 points near the relegation zone after a 2–2 home draw with Ceará exposed defensive issues.
• Bruno Henrique is available after an injunction suspended his ban, Erick Pulgar is out for Flamengo, and Vasco still lists Lucas Piton and Tchê Tchê in the medical department.
• Arrascaeta drives Flamengo’s attack with 18 goals this season in the No. 10 shirt, while Philippe Coutinho is in form on a permanent deal through June 2026 and recently hit 100 games as Flamengo carry an 11-match unbeaten run in this rivalry.