Coluna do Fla
·5 August 2025
Flamengo v Vasco: head-to-head and the greatest derbies in history

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·5 August 2025
Flamengo and Vasco form one of the greatest rivalries in football. The duel is also known as the ‘Clássico dos Milhões’, as both clubs have thousands of fans and have often filled the Maracanã during major matches.
However, for the Vasco fan, the record against Flamengo is not very favorable. This is because the Rubro-Negro dominates the classic not only in relation to the last games but also in the overall numbers of the confrontation.
428 games 167 wins for Flamengo 139 wins for Vasco 122 draws Goals scored by Flamengo: 570 goals Goals scored by Vasco: 531 goals
In history, Flamengo and Vasco have faced each other 428 times. The Most Beloved thus won 167 victories and suffered 139 defeats. In addition, the regional classic ended in a draw 122 times. That is, the advantage is very favorable to the Rubro-Negro.
Another important point is that Flamengo has shaken the nets 570 times against Vasco in the history of the confrontation. On the other hand, it suffered 531 goals. Thus, the Rubro-Negro has a positive balance of 39 in the regional classic.
Yes! Flamengo is sovereign in recent games against Vasco. This is because The Most Beloved won 19 victories and suffered only two defeats in the last 33 confrontations. In addition, the Rubro-Negro shook the nets 50 times and suffered 23 goals, having a positive balance of 27.
19 wins for Flamengo 2 wins for Vasco 12 draws Goals scored by Flamengo: 50 Goals scored by Vasco: 23
Flamengo and Vasco have always starred in notable duels in history, mainly in the 70s and 80s, when Zico and Roberto Dinamite dueled within the four lines. One of the unforgettable confrontations is the decision of the Carioca Championship of 1978.
On the occasion, Flamengo won the title of the Carioca Championship over Vasco, with a goal from Rondinelli, popularly known by the red-black fans as the ‘God of the Breed’. The former player received a cross inside the area and headed for the back of the net, leading The Most Beloved to glory.
Another classic that was marked in the history of Flamengo and Vasco is that of June 5, 2023. At the time, The Most Beloved was commanded by coach Jorge Sampaoli and applied a 4-1 rout. The match became known as the ‘Day of Abandonment’, as the rival fans left the Maracanã still in the first half.
Yes! Flamengo applied the biggest rout in history against Vasco in the 2024 season, under the command of coach Tite. Cruzmaltino even took the lead with Vegetti, but the Rubro-Negro showed no mercy and turned it around to 6-1. The date became known as the ‘Day of Abandonment - part 2’, as the rival fans also left the Maracanã before the final whistle.
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