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As clubs take their first steps in the state championship, the performance of some of the big teams has been less than expected. Notably, the four major clubs in the Campeonato Carioca—Vasco, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Botafogo—have encountered significant difficulties. The teams fielded alternative rosters due to the late return of players to training sessions, which has contributed to the less-than-stellar results.