Santos vs Fluminense
Definition
A highly anticipated football (soccer) match between Santos FC, the coastal powerhouse from São Paulo state, and Fluminense FC, the elegant Rio de Janeiro club known for its tricolor stripes.
Refers to rivalry games in Brazil's top football leagues, where passion runs hotter than a samba beat and underdogs dream of glory.
Examples
O Santos vs Fluminense de ontem foi um show de horrores para os zagueiros dos dois times.
Yesterday's Santos vs Fluminense was a horror show for the defenders on both sides.
Aposto meu churrasco que no próximo Santos vs Fluminense, o Peixe vai engolir o Flu inteiro.
I bet my barbecue that in the next Santos vs Fluminense, the Fish will swallow the Flu whole.
Assisti ao Santos vs Fluminense pelo app, comendo pipoca – e ainda engasguei com o VAR.
I watched Santos vs Fluminense on the app, munching popcorn – and still choked on the VAR.
No Santos vs Fluminense clássico, até o vento do Maraca torceu pelo tricolor time.
In the Santos vs Fluminense classic, even the wind at Maracaña rooted for the tricolor team.