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·30 August 2026
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·30 August 2026
The duo of Samuel Lino and Carrascal ensured an immediate response for Flamengo after the defeat to Cruzeiro.
Thanks to their standout performances, the Rubro-Negro beat Botafogo 3-0 this Sunday (30).
The derby was played at the Maracanã and was part of the 25th round of the Brasileirão.
Repeating the scoreline from the first meeting at Nilton Santos.
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Back after suspension, Arthur Cabral even celebrated what seemed to be the end of a nine-game goal drought.
But VAR confirmed the striker had handled the ball.
It took Flamengo just four minutes to punish their rival.
A perfect pass from Jorginho set up Samuel Lino to score (13').
Leonardo Jardim's team took control of the game.
Pulgar, after his mistake in the play involving Montoro, recovered well.
The pressure came. And it was intense.
But Glorioso held firm, helped by a great save from Gabriel Batista.
Rodrigo Bellão turned to Danilo Pereira for the second half, taking Montoro off.
The change paid off, as Botafogo started to enjoy more possession and attacking momentum.
Leaving Flamengo pinned back in buildup. And under pressure.
Flamengo's relief could have come in the 69th minute, but Paquetá was offside.
Unable to move the ball with quality, Flamengo kept flirting with danger.
Then came the long-awaited counterattack.
Carrascal played in Lino, who finished past Gabriel Batista (86').
And the Colombian himself scored soon after (90') following a beautiful passing move.
Flamengo moved up to 48 points. Putting pressure on leaders Palmeiras.
They will play again on Wednesday (2), when they host Mirassol.
It is the postponed match from the fourth round of the league.
Next up will be a match on Sunday (6) against Remo at Mangueirão.
Botafogo, meanwhile—beaten for the third straight round—remain on 30 points. They are 12th.
Their next opponent will be Palmeiras. The match is on Sunday (6) at Nilton Santos.
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