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Luis sacked by Flamengo after overseeing 8-0 semi-final victory

In one of the most clinical dismissals in South American football history, Flamengo have parted ways with head coach Filipe Luis just hours after an 8-0 demolition of Madureira. Despite securing a spot in the Campeonato Carioca final with an 11-0 aggregate scoreline, the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender fell victim to soaring expectations following a stuttering start to the 2026 campaign.

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Standings

Group A

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Fluminense crestFluminense650195415
W
W
W
W
L
2Vasco da Gama crestVasco da Gama632193611
W
D
W
L
D
3Volta Redonda crestVolta Redonda632195411
D
W
D
L
W
4Bangu crestBangu631277010
D
W
L
W
L
5Portuguesa RJ crestPortuguesa RJ621367-17
W
W
L
L
L

Group B

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Botafogo RJ crestBotafogo RJ63036519
L
L
W
W
L
2Madureira RJ crestMadureira RJ622256-18
D
D
L
W
W
3Boavista crestBoavista622268-28
D
D
L
W
W
4Flamengo crestFlamengo621311927
W
L
W
L
L
5Nova Iguacu crestNova Iguacu612389-15
L
L
D
L
D
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Frequently asked questions

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.

Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.

Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.

Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.