Vasco x Fluminense: where to see it, lineups and refereeing

Cruz-Maltino and Tricolor will face each other this Monday (20th), at the Maracanã, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship

This Monday (20th), Vasco and Fluminense create another classic at the Maracanã. The ball rolls at 7.30pm (Brasilia time), for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is decisive for both teams. Cruz-Maltino wants to participate once and for all in the competition for a place in the Copa Libertadores, while Tricolor is aiming for a place in the G6. In the first round, Fluminense beat their rivals 2-1.

Where to look?

Record (open TV), Premiere (pay-per-view) and Cazé TV (YouTube)

How does Vasco get there?

Vasco arrives ready for the classic against Fluminense. Cruz-Maltino has won in the last two rounds and is having a great comeback campaign. In the standings it occupies ninth place, with 36 points, five less than the Tricolore, seventh. A victory would therefore put Vasco in the fight for the Libertadores once and for all.

For the classic, Vasco will have the return of Paulo Henrique, absent against Fortaleza because he played for the Brazilian team. Rested, the right back confirms himself among the starters. The absence is due to Hugo Moura, who was sent off in the last round and is serving a suspension.

How does Fluminense arrive?

Fluminense also arrives motivated and in shape, as is Vasco. Moreover, the Tricolor has the same score as Cruz-Maltino in the return of the Brasileirão, with 17. Fluminense, however, is already fighting for a place in the next Copa Libertadores, considering that the difference with Bahia, in sixth place, is two points.

Coach Luis Zubeldía will have the return of Lucho Acosta. The midfielder was saved from load control in the victory over Juventude. Fluminense still has doubts about the attack between Cano and John Kennedy.

VASCO

Brazilian Championship – 29th round

Position: Maracana, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Date and time: 10/20/2025 (Monday), at 7.30pm (Brasilia time)

Vasco: Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Lucas Piton; Barros, Tchê Tchê and Coutinho; Andrés Gómez, Nuno Moreira and Rayan. Coach: Fernando Diniz.

Fluminense: Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Martinelli, Hércules and Lucho Acosta; Serna, Canobbio and Cano (John Kennedy). Coach: Luis Zubeldia

Referee: Wagner del Nascimento Magalhães (RJ)

Auxiliaries: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Thiago Henrique Neto Correa (RJ)

VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

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Source: Terra

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