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What are the main updates on Flamengo and Botafogo ahead of this Sunday’s (15th) derby?

The ball is about to roll for another quarterfinal clash in the Campeonato Carioca. This Sunday (15th), Flamengo faces Botafogo at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estádio Nilton Santos. With that, Coluna do Fla brings you the main information related to the derby.

For today’s match, Flamengo has three confirmed absences. Starting with Saúl Ñíguez, who has been out since the start of the season as he recovers from surgery on his left heel.

Meanwhile, Jorginho is sidelined for Flamengo due to a left thigh injury. Midfielder De La Cruz will not be available due to restrictions regarding the surface at Estádio Nilton Santos, which has synthetic turf.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY DOUBTS FOR THE MATCH AGAINST BOTAFOGO?

Yes! The uncertainty lies in the medical conditions of Alex Sandro and Guillermo Varela. Thus, the tendency is that Flamengo will have almost the entire squad available for this Sunday’s (15th) derby.

HOW IS BOTAFOGO ARRIVING FOR THE MATCH AGAINST FLAMENGO?

Botafogo will have a series of absences for the clash with Flamengo. Before the derby, the General Severiano team released nine players to travel early to Bolivia for the match against Nacional Potosí (BOL) at altitude.

The other absences are Allan (suspended), as well as Chris Ramos, Kaio Pantaleão, Marçal, Ponte, and Santi Rodríguez (injured). Thus, the number of players out of the derby reaches 15.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS BOTAFOGO IN THE CARIOCA?

Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will show all the details of the derby with on-site coverage by Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

BOTAFOGO VS FLAMENGO MATCH DETAILS:

Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro Competition: Campeonato Carioca, Quarterfinals Date: February 15, 2026, Sunday Time: 5:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Bruno Arleu de Araújo Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Corrêa and Thiago Henrique Neto Corrêa Farinha VAR: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda

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