Botafogo v Grêmio in rescheduled Brasileirão match on Wednesday as Flamengo stay top | OneFootball

As reported by Coluna Do Fla, midweek brings Libertadores quarter-finals alongside rescheduled Brasileirão games. Botafogo host Grêmio at 19h30, Brasília time, on Wednesday (16) at Estádio Nilton Santos in a round 21 make-up, with Premiere pay-per-view showing it nationwide.

Botafogo are winless in six league games and sit 14th on 32 points, uncomfortably close to the relegation places.

In response, Botafogo ended interim Rodrigo Bellão’s stint and are seeking to appoint a permanent coach before the FIFA international break starting Monday (21).

Grêmio arrive under pressure after two straight defeats left them 16th with 28 points, only ahead of Vasco on goal difference and Internacional on number of wins.

Grêmio dismissed Luís Castro. Coordinator Luiz Felipe Scolari takes the team on an interim basis at Nilton Santos, while newly hired Renato Portaluppi joined up on Tuesday (15) in Rio.

Flamengo strengthened their lead by beating Corinthians 2-1 on Sunday (13), round 27. Paquetá scored, Gui Negão equalised, and Bruno Henrique struck late.

They now have 57 points, one ahead of Palmeiras on 56 after a 2-0 win over São Paulo. Next in the league is Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracanã on Sunday (20) at 18h30.

Before then, Flamengo host Independiente del Valle on Thursday (17) at 21h30 in the Libertadores quarter-final second leg. With a 2-0 lead from Quito, they can lose by one and advance, while a two-goal defeat would force penalties.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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