Bangu vs Flamengo
Definition
A fiercely contested (yet predictably one-sided) football match in Brazil's Campeonato Carioca between underdogs Bangu Atlético Clube and juggernaut Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, both from Rio de Janeiro.
Symbolizes the classic David-vs-Goliath trope in Brazilian soccer, with Flamengo holding a commanding historical edge—15 wins to Bangu's zero in recent head-to-heads.
Examples
O Bangu vs Flamengo de hoje promete virar meme eterno nas redes sociais.
Today's Bangu vs Flamengo promises to become an eternal meme on social media.
No Bangu vs Flamengo, os torcedores do Bangu levam binóculos para ver os gols de longe.
In Bangu vs Flamengo, Bangu fans bring binoculars to watch the goals from afar.
Apostar no Bangu vs Flamengo é como torcer pro coelho ganhar da tartaruga—adorável, mas improvável.
Betting on Bangu vs Flamengo is like rooting for the hare to beat the tortoise—adorable, but unlikely.
Assisti o histórico Bangu vs Flamengo e aprendi: milagres exigem mais do que 90 minutos.
I watched the storied Bangu vs Flamengo and learned: miracles take more than 90 minutes.