Botafogo signing Tiquinho recalls Flamengo win, eyes Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

Is Tiquinho Soares available for Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Botafogo have a new addition available to face Flamengo this Sunday (30) in the 25th round of the Brasileirão. It is Tiquinho Soares, announced by the club this Wednesday (26). In a press conference, the striker was asked about the derby against Rubro-Negro and recalled a win over Fla in 2023.

— I do have good memories, yes. Maybe it was one of the games that stands out the most to me, because we won there 3-2, if I’m not mistaken, with one player less from the first half. So, for me personally, it was a game of a very high level, a level in which I managed to score two goals along with my teammates as well -, he said, before concluding:

— It’s a very difficult match, but I’m sure Fogão is prepared for it. As I said, I truly want to take part, I want to help in the best way possible. I’m sure that at the right time I’ll be back, and I’ll be back at full force -, concluded Tiquinho Soares.

How did Botafogo’s win over Flamengo in 2023 go?

Flamengo and Botafogo faced each other on April 30, 2023, at the Maracanã, in the third round of the Brasileirão. Despite right-back Rafael being sent off early in the first half, the General Severiano side won 3-2, with goals from Tiquinho Soares (twice) and Danilo Barbosa. On the other hand, Léo Pereira scored both of Fla’s goals.

Is Tiquinho Soares available for Flamengo vs Botafogo?

Botafogo have already registered Tiquinho Soares in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin (BID). In this way, the striker is available for the black-and-white team to face Flamengo. The player, however, has not taken the field since May, when he terminated his loan contract with Mirassol.

What is the recent record between Flamengo and Botafogo?

Despite Tiquinho’s good memory, the recent record between Flamengo and Botafogo is not pleasing for their Rio rival. That is because, in the last six matches between the teams, Rubro-Negro have five wins and one draw. Fla’s last defeat in the derby was in August 2024, in the Brasileirão.

What are the details of Flamengo vs Botafogo?

The Rio derby between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place this Sunday (30), in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball gets rolling at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, on the social media and on YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Botafogo.

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