Flamengo clinched their 38th Campeonato Carioca title with a 1-0 win against Nova Iguaçu, marking their first undefeated championship run in seven years and the seventh overall—a record in Rio de Janeiro football.
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This victory at Maracanã cements Flamengo’s status as the top undefeated champions in the state, surpassing Vasco.
Key points from the match and its historical context:
- Flamengo’s triumph secured their 38th state title, with this win being their seventh undefeated championship in the tournament’s history.
- Flamengo now leads as the team with the most undefeated campaigns in Rio, ahead of traditional rivals.
- Undefeated championships are a rare feat in the Campeonato Carioca, with only 18 occurrences in 127 editions.
Undefeated Champions Tally:
- Flamengo: 7 times (1915, 1920, 1979, 1996, 2011, 2017, 2024)
- Vasco: 6 times
- Fluminense: 3 times
- Botafogo and São Cristóvão: 1 time each
This win not only adds to Flamengo’s impressive trophy haul but also highlights the club’s dominance in state football, reinforcing its historical legacy in the sport.
