Fluminense beat Botafogo, stay on Palmeiras' heels in U17 Brasileirão

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·14 September 2026

Fluminense beat Botafogo, stay on Palmeiras' heels in U17 Brasileirão

Fluminense beat Botafogo 2-0 this Monday (14) in the 17th round of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The boys from Xerém relied on two stunning goals from Carlos Miguel and Andrey, both in the first half, to take all three points. With the result, Felipe Canavan’s team reached 36 points and closed in on leaders Palmeiras, who have three more points and a game in hand.

With only two rounds remaining, the Tricolor secured qualification for the next stage of the competition. In the next round, the Boys from Xerém host Athletico at Marcelo Vieira Stadium on Tuesday (22) at 3 p.m.