| Season | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Fluminense |
| Campeonato Nacional | Vasco da Gama Flamengo Fluminense América Botafogo |
| Matches played | 91 |
| Goals scored | 194 (2.13 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Paulo César Caju (Botafogo) - 11 goals |
| Biggest home win | Vasco da Gama 3-0 São Cristóvão (March 16, 1971) Olaria 4-1 Campo Grande (April 4, 1971) Olaria 3-0 Bonsucesso (May 14, 1971) Olaria 3-0 América (May 22, 1971) América 3-0 Vasco da Gama (May 29, 1971) |
| Biggest away win | São Cristóvão 0-5 Flamengo (March 31, 1971) |
| Highest scoring | Bangu 3-5 América (March 30, 1971) |
← 1970 1972 → | |
The 1971 edition of the Campeonato Carioca kicked off on March 6, 1971 and ended on June 27, 1971. It was organized by FCF (Federação Carioca de Futebol, or Carioca Football Federation). Twelve teams participated. Fluminense won the title for the 20th time. no teams were relegated.[1][2]