📋 Fla line-up to face Volta Redonda, chasing first win of 2026

Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (17th) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), when they visit Volta Redonda at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium for the second round of the Cariocão 2026.

With a draw (1 x 1 against Portuguesa, in a match brought forward from the fifth round) and a loss, the Rubro-Negro occupies the third place in Group B - led by Nova Iguaçu and Botafogo (both with three points).

As has been the case for a few years, Flamengo uses the early rounds of the Cariocão to give playing time to youth players. 

Thus, compared to the last game (2 x 1 against Bangu), coach Bruno Pivetti opted for the inclusion of Carbone, Kaio Nobrega, and Alan Santos in place of Johnny, Lucas Vieira, and Wallace Yan, respectively, in Flamengo.

According to the Cariocão 2026 regulations, the top four teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.

The biggest winner of the state tournament with 39 titles, Flamengo is fighting for another consecutive three-peat.

📋 Check out Flamengo's lineup

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