In this article, we will explore the impact of 1978 Campeonato Carioca on various aspects of contemporary society. From its influence on popular culture to its relevance in academia, 1978 Campeonato Carioca has generated extensive debate and controversy that deserves to be analyzed in detail. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the different perspectives that exist around 1978 Campeonato Carioca and how it has shaped the current landscape. Likewise, we will examine its historical role and its projection into the future, in order to understand its true scope and meaning in our daily lives.
| Season | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Flamengo |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 339 (2.57 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Cláudio Adão (Flamengo) Roberto Dinamite (Vasco da Gama) Zico (Flamengo) - 19 goals |
| Biggest home win | Flamengo 9-0 Portuguesa (November 11, 1978) |
| Biggest away win | Campo Grande 2-5 Flamengo (October 29, 1978) |
| Highest scoring | Flamengo 9-0 Portuguesa (November 11, 1978) |
← 1977 1979 → | |
The 1978 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on September 2, 1978 and ended on December 3, 1978. It was the last official tournament organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Only clubs based in the Rio de Janeiro city were allowed to play. Twelve teams contested this edition. Flamengo won the title for the 18th time. no were relegated.[1][2]
The tournament would be divided in three stages:[2][1]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 6 | +23 | 17 | Champions |
| 2 | Fluminense | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 9 | +17 | 17 | |
| 3 | Botafogo | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 10 | +12 | 17 | |
| 4 | Vasco da Gama | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 9 | +10 | 15 | |
| 5 | América | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 7 | +5 | 13 | |
| 6 | São Cristóvão | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 13 | |
| 7 | Bonsucesso | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | −6 | 12 | |
| 8 | Madureira | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | −2 | 8 | |
| 9 | Bangu | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | −10 | 8 | |
| 10 | Portuguesa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 18 | −10 | 7 | |
| 11 | Olaria | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 15 | −13 | 5 | |
| 12 | Campo Grande | 11 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 24 | −21 | 3 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 5 | +26 | 21 | Champions |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 6 | +27 | 20 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 9 | +12 | 16 | |
| 4 | América | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 11 | +9 | 14 | |
| 5 | Botafogo | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 13 | |
| 6 | Olaria | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | −7 | 10 | |
| 7 | Bonsucesso | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 20 | −6 | 8 | |
| 8 | São Cristóvão | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 22 | −14 | 8 | |
| 9 | Bangu | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 15 | −10 | 6 | |
| 10 | Campo Grande | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 24 | −12 | 6 | |
| 11 | Portuguesa | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 27 | −16 | 6 | |
| 12 | Madureira | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 22 | −17 | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 22 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 60 | 11 | +49 | 38 | 1979 Special Championship |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 52 | 15 | +37 | 35 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 47 | 18 | +29 | 33 | |
| 4 | Botafogo | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 18 | +20 | 30 | |
| 5 | América | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 32 | 18 | +14 | 27 | |
| 6 | São Cristóvão | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 38 | −19 | 21 | |
| 7 | Bonsucesso | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 36 | −12 | 20 | |
| 8 | Olaria | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 29 | −20 | 15 | |
| 9 | Bangu | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 29 | −20 | 14 | |
| 10 | Portuguesa | 22 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 45 | −26 | 13 | |
| 11 | Madureira | 22 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 34 | −19 | 12 | |
| 12 | Campo Grande | 22 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 48 | −33 | 9 |