Fluminense vs Flamengo
Definition
A fierce and iconic football (soccer) rivalry between Fluminense Football Club and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, two powerhouse teams from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, commonly known as the 'Fla-Flu' derby.
Refers to high-stakes matches in competitions like the Campeonato Carioca or Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, where passion runs hotter than a samba beat and family loyalties are tested.
Examples
No Fluminense vs Flamengo, o Maracanã vira arena de gladiadores modernos.
In Fluminense vs Flamengo, the Maracanã turns into an arena for modern gladiators.
Meu tio torcedor do Flamengo boicotou o Natal por causa do Fluminense vs Flamengo.
My Flamengo-fan uncle boycotted Christmas because of Fluminense vs Flamengo.
Fluminense vs Flamengo é o único clássico onde o VAR parece torcer pros dois lados.
Fluminense vs Flamengo is the only classic where VAR seems to root for both sides.
Embarquei no hype do Fluminense vs Flamengo e agora devo a alma pro agiota.
I jumped on the Fluminense vs Flamengo hype and now owe my soul to the bookie.