Carioca - 1 · Matchday 1: Fluminense beat Madureira 2-1. The match was played on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at Estadio Luso Brasileiro (Rio de Janeiro); refereed by A. Gomes Stefano.
Marcao 42' (Madureira) · R. Lezcano 43' (Fluminense) · John Kennedy 75' (Fluminense)
After a 1-1 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Fluminense held 59% of possession against 41%, attempting 13 shots to Madureira's 11.
Shots on target read 6-4 and corners 4-5.
Substitutes: Marcelo Pitaluga, Matheus Reis, Lele, Wesley Nata, Davi Schuindt, J. Loiola, Agner, Luis Fernando, Miguel Sampaio, Naara, Leo Jance, Davi Melo
Coach: Francisco Zubeldia Luis
Substitutes: Yan, Caua Coutinho, Daniel Felipe, Julio Cesar, Arthur, Fuba, Adriano, Hericles, Everton, Jaco, Isaias, Ricardo Oliveira
Coach: Daniel Neri
John Kennedy (Fluminense) — named player of the match with a 9.0 rating.