Coluna do Fla
·15 October 2025
Botafogo’s likely line-up for today’s Brasileirão clash v Flamengo

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·15 October 2025
Flamengo and Botafogo face each other this Wednesday (15), in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls at Engenhão, starting at 7:30 pm (Brasília time). For the clash, coach Davide Ancelotti has outlined the probable starting lineup.
Léo Linck; Mateo Ponte, David Ricardo (Gabriel Silva), Barboza, Marçal (Alex Telles); Allan and Marlon Freitas, Santi Rodríguez, Savarino, Cuiabano (Matheus Martins); Arthur Cabral.
Davide Ancelotti will not be able to count on nine players. This is because the following players are out due to physical issues: Bastos, Nathan Fernandes, Neto, Danilo, Álvaro Montoro, and Kaio Pantaleão.
In addition, Jordan Barrera (called up to Colombia's U-20 national team), Newton (suspended), and Vitinho (called up to the National Team) are also unavailable for the team.
Flamengo is trying to bounce back after losing the lead in the Brasileirão. With 55 points, the red-and-black team is in second place, with one draw and one loss in the last three rounds. Thus, the team led by Filipe Luís seeks to recover to stay in the title race.
On the other hand, Botafogo is in fifth place with 43 points and is going through an unstable period. In the last seven matches, they have achieved only two wins, along with two draws and three losses. The derby is seen as a chance for recovery.
The broadcast of Botafogo vs Flamengo will be on Premiere (pay-per-view), Record (free-to-air TV), and CazéTV (YouTube). Meanwhile, Coluna do Fla will follow every play with complete real-time coverage on the website, YouTube, and social media.
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