Flamengo in action today – Botafogo v Flamengo

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·14. März 2026

Flamengo in action today – Botafogo v Flamengo

What are the main details for the Flamengo vs Botafogo match in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (14th) to face Botafogo in the sixth round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Given this situation, Coluna do Fla brings the main information about both teams for the fans.

Starting with Flamengo. Ahead of the upcoming match, coach Leonardo Jardim had Thursday (12th) and Friday (13th) to conduct activities with the players. It's important to note that on the morning of this Saturday (14th), the players will have an activation session at the Ninho do Urubu training center before the classic match kicks off.

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HOW IS FLAMENGO PREPARING FOR THE MATCH AGAINST BOTAFOGO?

In the match against Botafogo, Flamengo has most players available. The only absences are Saúl Ñíguez (left heel surgery), Bruno Henrique (pubalgia), and De La Cruz (rested due to synthetic grass).

Regarding players ‘on the verge of suspension’, the only one from Flamengo on this list is Léo Pereira. Therefore, if he receives a yellow card against Botafogo, the number 4 will miss the match against Remo on Thursday (19th) at Maracanã.

AND WHAT ABOUT BOTAFOGO?

Botafogo arrives under pressure for the classic, as they were eliminated in the pre-Libertadores after a defeat to Barcelona-EQU. In the match, coach Martin Anselmi will not have Chris Ramos, Kaio Pantaleão, Marçal, and Santi Rodríguez available, as the players are injured. Finally, Allan and the team’s coach are on the verge of suspension.

WHERE TO WATCH THE FLAMENGO VS BOTAFOGO MATCH IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The match between Flamengo and Botafogo will be exclusively broadcast on Amazon Prime via streaming. However, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will bring all the behind-the-scenes coverage of the classic with live coverage by Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

BOTAFOGO VS FLAMENGO

Competition: Brasileirão, 6th round
Location: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro
Date: March 14, Saturday
Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time)
Broadcast: Amazon Prime (streaming)

REFEREEING:

Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistant 1: Rafael da Silva Ares (RS)
Assistant 2: Brigida Cirilo Ferreira (AL)
4th referee: Rodrigo D’Alonso Ferreira (SC)

POSSIBLE LINEUPS:

Botafogo: Raul; Ferraresi, Bastos, and Barboza; Vitinho, Allan, Danilo, and Alex Telles; Matheus Martins, Montoro, and Arthur Cabral. Coach: Martín Anselmi. Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Carrascal (Paquetá); Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro (Wallace Yan).

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