Champions of the Recopa Sul-Americana on Thursday, Fluminense arrives at the final round of Carioca on a definitive honeymoon with their fans. Even so, there are some things at stake in today’s Classic Grandpa, in addition to contributing to the rival’s early elimination. Qualified, the tricolor lost the Guanabara Cup to Flamengo, but needs to maintain second place, threatened by the surprising Nova Iguaçu, with the same 21 points, and by Vasco, who have two less, to take an advantage in the semi-finals.
Needing to do their part against Fluminense, the black and white team needs Vasco to draw at best against Portuguesa, in São Januário. Otherwise, Botafogo, just like last year, will end the state by competing in the Taça Rio, which brings together those classified from 5th to 8th place.