The classic between Vasco and Flamengo will be held at Maracanã, even with the release of São Januário

The match between Vasco and Flamengo, valid for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship, is still confirmed for Maracanã. Despite an injunction granted this Monday (7) that authorized the classic to be held in São Januário, Vasco's board chose to respect the agreement previously made with its rival and maintain the duel in the most traditional stadium in Rio de Janeiro football . The match is scheduled for April 19, at 6:30 pm, with the ticket price divided equally between the two teams.

The court ruling was made by Judge Regina Lúcia Chuqer de Almeida Costa de Castro Lima, of the 6th Public Finance Court. The judge accepted a class action lawsuit requesting that São Januário be used as Vasco 's home ground, thus suspending the previous ban determined by BEPE, which had alleged operational difficulties in ensuring security at the stadium. The injunction returned to the Vasco club the right to decide the location of the match , making the presence of visiting fans subject to a technical security assessment.

In her opinion, the judge criticized the security agency's stance, stating that "BEPE chose the easy way out: not doing anything." For her, technical limitations do not justify the exclusion of a stadium with historical, cultural and tourist importance for Rio de Janeiro. The decision also highlighted that the ban on games in São Januário violates principles linked to tradition and equity in local sports.

VASCO CHOOSES TO KEEP AGREEMENT

Even with the court order, Vasco's management reaffirmed the commitment previously made with Flamengo to hold the match at Maracanã. The measure aims to ensure logistical predictability and preserve the pact of good coexistence between the clubs. The presence of fans will be divided equally, with 50% of the ticket sales going to each side, ensuring a balanced and safe atmosphere during the classic.

CLASSIC VALID FOR THE FIFTH ROUND OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

The match between Vasco and Flamengo is scheduled for April 19th and promises to shake up the national sports scene. In addition to the historical appeal of the classic, the duel could be decisive for the ambitions of both teams at the start of the competition. Despite the controversy surrounding the venue of the match, holding it at Maracanã should ensure better infrastructure and greater capacity for reception of the public.