Recap
Vasco who is going from bad to worse. Last Saturday, they suffered the 3rd consecutive defeat in Brasileirao, losing 2-0 away to Fortaleza. Their performance were tragic, without tension, imagination and creation in the attack, with just 1 shot on goal. They completed 7 matches without a win (0-3-4) and are in the relegation zone with 6 points in 8 matches (1-3-4 record). Due to injuries Barros (8/0), Andrey Santos (4/0), Bambu (3/0), Riquelme, Dias, and de Lucca are out of the squad. On Thursday, Flamengo celebrated qualification to the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brazil. They are undefeated in the last 7 matches and maintains a very positive history in all competitions against Vasco, especially at Estádio Vasco da Gama, where they have 6 consecutive wins or streak of 11 undefeated matches (7-4-0 record). Vasco is experiencing a competitive crisis, while Flamengo is in high spirits after qualifying for the 1/4 finals of the Cup.