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Flamengo’s Match Today Takes Place at 7:30 PM (Brasília Time)

This Wednesday (15th), Fla faces Botafogo at Maracanã. The match, valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time). So, check out the details about Flamengo’s match today.

Who are Flamengo’s absences?

In summary, to face Botafogo, Filipe Luís has two confirmed absences. They are: Danilo and Wallace Yan, both suspended after being sent off in the match against Bahia. In addition to these absences, Filipe Luís still has three doubts for the derby.

This is because Saúl, who is already feeling better from ankle pain, may not be risked on the ‘danger’ of playing on Engenhão’s synthetic grass. In addition, of course, to De La Cruz and Allan, who are usually rested in matches where the pitch is not natural grass.

And the players on yellow card watch?

In addition to absences and doubts, Flamengo has five players on yellow card watch with two cards each. They are: Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Erick Pulgar, Carrascal, and Allan.

Therefore, if these players receive a third yellow card against Botafogo, they will miss the 29th round against Palmeiras.

And what about Botafogo?

On the other hand, Botafogo, coached by Davide Ancelotti, has nine confirmed absences. Thus, Bastos (left knee surgery); Nathan Fernandes (transition after forearm fracture), and Neto (right thigh surgery) will miss the match against Flamengo.

In addition, Jordan Barrera (called up to Colombia’s U-20 team); Danilo (thigh muscle injury); Álvaro Montoro (right shoulder fracture); Newton (suspended); Kaio Pantaleão (left knee injury); Vitinho (returning from the national team) complete Botafogo’s list of absences.

Who is broadcasting Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Finally, the clash between Flamengo and Botafogo will be broadcast live on RecordTV (free-to-air), CazéTV (YouTube), and Premiere, on pay-per-view.

On the other hand, on Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube, Flamengo fans can check out all the details from Filipe Luís’s post-match press conference, as well as the mixed zone with the red-black players.

BOTAFOGO vs FLAMENGO MATCH INFO:

Venue: Nilton Santos (Engenhão), Rio de Janeiro Competition: Brazilian Championship, 28th round Date: October 15, 2025, Wednesday Time: 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa and Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos 4th official: Lucas Paulo Torezin VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques VAR Assistants: Diogo Carvalho Silva and Diego Pombo Lopez

What are the probable lineups?

Botafogo: Léo Linck; Mateo Ponte, David Ricardo (Gabriel Silva), Barboza, Marçal (Alex Telles); Allan and Marlon Freitas, Santi Rodríguez, Savarino, Cuiabano (Matheus Martins); Arthur Cabral. Coach: Davide Ancelotti.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís.

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