📋 Fluminense line-up revealed for Campeonato Carioca 2026 opener

It's opening night for Fluminense and Madureira.

Both teams will face off starting at 7 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (14th).

The match will take place at the Luso-Brasileiro stadium.

And it is valid for the first round of the Carioca Championship-2026.

Fluminense

Assistant coach Maxi Cuberas will lead the Tricolor due to Zubeldía's absence - he underwent a heart procedure.

The focus is on gradually integrating the main athletes of the primary group.

This ensured a team composed of players who had less playing time at the end of 2025, the newly signed reinforcements, and the Xerém Boys.

Jemmes and Arana will make their respective debuts.

Riquelme, Lezcano, and Santi Moreno are given valuable opportunities.

And John Kennedy has a chance to establish himself as the center forward. 

Madureira

The Suburban Tricolor led by Felipe Surian will also have the Rio Cup and Serie D ahead.

The 2025 campaign earned them a spot in the Taça Rio, but they were eliminated in the semifinals.

The veteran Rodrigo Lindoso - who returned last year - is one of their assets. 

The lineup has not yet been announced. 

Photo: Lucas Merçon/Fluminense 

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