Botafogo missing key player for clash with Flamengo in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Newton received his third yellow card in the game against Internacional

The Flamengo will only play again on October 15, after the FIFA Date, when they face Botafogo at Nilton Santos Stadium. For the Rio classic, the team from General Severiano will have a significant loss, as they will be without midfielder Newton.

This is because Newton received his third yellow card in the game against Internacional last Saturday (04), in Porto Alegre. The midfielder was warned at the 13th minute of the second half and will serve a suspension against Flamengo.

HOW IS BOTAFOGO DOING?

Against Internacional, Botafogo was defeated 2-0 at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. As a result, the team from General Severiano remains at 43 points and continues in fourth place in the Brazilian Championship.

AND FLAMENGO?

Like Botafogo, Flamengo also lost in the 27th round. The red-black team lost to Bahia last Sunday (05), by 1-0, with a goal from Willian José. Therefore, the Most Beloved lost the lead of the Brazilian Championship to Palmeiras.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Thus, Flamengo and Botafogo will face each other on October 15, at Nilton Santos Stadium, after the FIFA Date. Finally, the match will be at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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