FLUMINENSE WILL HAVE A BIG MISS FOR CLASSIC WITH FLAMENGO

On the afternoon of this past Sunday (3), the semi-finals of the Campeonato Carioca were decided, after Vasco beat Portuguesa and Fluminense lost to Botafogo. This way, the Laranjeiras team will face Mais Querido in the final stretch of the tournament. However, for the classic, the tricolor will have a weight loss. This is because, André, was sent off in the last round and will be suspended.

The midfielder was sent off in the last minutes of the classic against Botafogo this Sunday (4). André committed a penalty, took away a clear scoring opportunity and received a straight red card. Thus, in addition to being defeated by Botafogo, Fluminense lost its trusted man in midfield.

CONFRONTATION DATES DEFINED

After the matches of the last round of the Guanabara Cup and the definition of the semi-finals, FERJ released the dates of the clashes between Flamengoand Fluminense. The first game will be next Saturday (9). The return match is scheduled for the 17th of the same month.

FOCUS ON PREPARING FOR THE CLASSIC

With everything defined, the cast of Mais Queridoreturns to training this Monday (4) to start preparing for the match against Fluminense. Remembering that the Rubro Negro players had Sunday (3) off, after beating Madureira and winning the Guanabara Cup undefeated.

Fans who want to follow the classic between Flamengo and Fluminense in the semi-final of Carioca will have three options. This is because Band, an open TV channel, will broadcast the game, in addition to BandSports, a closed channel, and the GOAT channel, on YouTube.