The classic between Vasco e Botafogoscheduled for next Sunday (8/2), at 6pm, for the last round of the Guanabara Cup do Carioca Championshipcan be carried out in Saint Januariusreported “Rádio Tupi”.
According to the regulations, the classics must have the ticket load divided equally, which is not possible in São Januário for security reasons. However, there is an agreement being debated between the clubs.
O Maracanãwhich could be an option, will host games on Saturday (Flamengo x Sampaio Corrêa) and Sunday (Fluminense x Maricá). The situation was clarified by Marcelo Viannacompetition director at Ferj.
– It’s always a more complex configuration. There will be some matches at Maracanã on both Saturday and Sunday and this makes the game at Maracanã unfeasible. The regulations determine that the stadium to host a classic must be divided 50% for each fan base. What allows a classic to take place in São Januário is an agreement between the clubs. This is what is being sewn – Vianna said to “Rádio Tupi”.
– I have already sent a document to the Military Police to request exceptionality for the game to be held in São Januário. I believe that by tomorrow we will be able to decide for the Vasco and Botafogo match to be played in São Januário – added the leader.
The other option would be to Raulino de Oliveira Stadiumin Volta Redonda, which could have an equal division of fans. If the game is in São Januário, Botafogo would only be left with the cargo usually allocated to visitors – around 10% of total tickets.
Same situation as in 2025
If the classic is in São Januário, the situation that happened in 2025 will be repeated. In the last round of the Taça Guanabara do Carioca, Fluminense and Flamengo also had commitments on the weekend at Maracanã, and Vasco faced Botafogo in São Januário, with only 5% of the load for the Botafoguenses – the classic ended 1-0 for Vasco, with a goal from Vegetti.
