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Fluminense Hosts Vasco at Maracanã in Form Test

Marcão’s four-match unbeaten start will be tested by a Vasco line‑up refreshed for a fight to escape the relegation zone.

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Bahia venceu o Bragantino por 3 a 0 na última visita a Bragança Paulista e encerrou tabu de 35 anos.
Jogadoras de Bahia e Palmeiras disputam a bola
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Overview

  • The Brasileirão clash is scheduled for Saturday at the Maracanã in round 26 and pits an improved Fluminense under interim coach Marcão against a Vasco side aiming to climb out of 17th place.
  • Marcão was made manager until the end of the season after Luis Zubeldía’s exit and has led Fluminense to two wins and two draws in his first four matches, with the team showing more attacking spark and resilience.
  • Vasco coach Pedro Emanuel plans to field a near full‑strength XI with Paulo Henrique, Colidio and Tchê Tchê returning while Jair and Brenner remain injured and Cuiabano is doubtful.
  • Vasco’s mood is buoyed by its under‑20s, who beat Palmeiras to win the 2026 Brasileiro Sub‑20 for the first time thanks to two goals from Andrey and key saves by Philippe Gabriel, a boost the club views as fresh momentum for the senior team.
  • This is the sixth meeting between the clubs this season with Vasco holding the recent cup edge after eliminating Fluminense from the Copa do Brasil for the second straight year and Fluminense now facing a congested run that includes a Copa Libertadores quarterfinal.