Coluna do Fla
·24 January 2026
Carioca matches today: Botafogo v Bangu kick off round 4

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·24 January 2026

Flamengo will only take the field on Sunday (25), against Fluminense, for the Campeonato Carioca. However, the fourth round of the state championship begins this Saturday (24), with a game between Botafogo and Bangu at the Nilton Santos Stadium.
The match between Botafogo and Bangu is scheduled for 9 PM (Brasília time), at Engenhão, for the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca. Currently, the black-and-white team is in first place in Group B, while the red-and-white team is third in Group A.
Currently, Flamengo is in fifth place in the Group B standings, with four points. Therefore, the Most Beloved needs a victory over Fluminense to return to the qualification zone.
Meanwhile, Fluminense is second in Group A, with six points. Therefore, the classic match is decisive for both clubs in the state championship, as the teams need a win to climb the standings and secure a spot in the next phase.
The match between Flamengo and Fluminense is scheduled for 6 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (25), at Maracanã, for the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca. Therefore, Premiere, on pay-per-view, will broadcast the match throughout Brazil.
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