Fluminense and Vasco face each other this Sunday (1), at Maracanã, at 6 PM (Brasília time), for the second leg of the Cariocão 2026 semifinals.
Having won the first leg 1-0, the Tricolor das Laranjeiras needs a draw to advance to the tournament final.
The Cruz-Maltino, on the other hand, needs to win by two goals to qualify.
If they win by one goal, the spot will be decided in a penalty shootout.
Regarding the last match (2-1 against Santos, in the Brasileirão), interim coach Bruno Lazaroni opted for the inclusion of Pumita Rodríguez, David, and Brenner in place of Paulo Henrique, Nuno Moreira, and Spinelli, respectively, for Vasco.
Meanwhile, in Fluminense, which comes from a 2-1 defeat to Palmeiras, also in the national championship, coach Luis Zubeldía (to be replaced by Maxi Cuberas due to a suspension in the first leg) chose to field Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Renê, Hércules, Canobbio, and John Keneddy in place of Guga, Ignacio, Arana, Bernal, Ganso, and Savarino, respectively.
📋 Check out Fluminense's lineup
📋 Check out Vasco's lineup
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