Flamengo Faces Rival Vasco in Classic Showdown This Sunday

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — The highly anticipated match between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama is set to take place on Sunday, September 22, 2025, at 5:30 PM local time at the Maracanã Stadium. Known as the “Clássico dos Milhões,” this rivalry has deep roots in Brazilian football.

This year’s matchup holds a personal significance for one family. Nunes, a Flamengo legend, will cheer for his team while his daughter, Lívia, passionately supports Vasco. Nunes, who scored crucial goals for Flamengo in the 1980s, admitted he never expected his daughter to become a Vasco fan.

“I never imagined my daughter would be a Vasco supporter,” Nunes said. “When she’s at the game, she calls me just to tease me.” Their playful banter adds a family twist to the fierce rivalry.

Lívia, Nunes’ first child, was born in 1982, just a year after Nunes scored a title-winning goal against Vasco. Despite being surrounded by Flamengo glory, she chose to follow Vasco, a decision that bemuses her father.

The match promises to be an emotional one, not just for the family but for fans across Brazil. As the teams compete for points in the Brasileirão standings, the stakes are high, with Flamengo leading the league with 50 points, just one ahead of Palmeiras.

<p“The order is to meet after the game,” Lívia stated. “But we won’t be together during the game.”

<pFans are eager to see how Flamengo's tactics will unfold, especially with the return of Alex Sandro from injury. As the excitement builds, both sets of supporters prepare for what is sure to be another memorable chapter in this long-standing rivalry.

With both teams boasting massive followings, the history, and tense atmosphere at the Maracanã, this match is expected to be a thrilling encounter.