Lino stars, Flamengo thrash Botafogo, pile pressure on Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo reached 48 points in the Brasileirão standings

Flamengo took the field on Sunday afternoon (30) and beat Botafogo 3-0 in a derby valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. Two of Flamengo’s three goals were scored by Samuel Lino. Finally, Jorge Carrascal put the icing on the cake, scoring the third and sealing the result.

What was the first half like?

In short, Botafogo opened the scoring in the 8th minute of the first half. However, the refereeing disallowed the goal. First of all, Pulgar made a mistake that resulted in the ball falling to Montoro. Then, the Argentine carried it to the edge of the box and delivered an outside-of-the-foot cross. Léo Pereira slid in to clear it, but the ball fell to Artur Cabral. Number 19 found the back of Rossi’s net, but the goal did not stand, since the ball had hit the striker’s hand.

Flamengo responded to Botafogo’s threat and took the lead for good at the Maracanã. In the 12th minute, Jorginho positioned himself between Botafogo’s two center-backs during the buildup, looked up, and played a long ball in behind the defense for Samuel Lino. The Flamengo forward then only had to control it and slot it past Gabriel Batista, making it 1-0 for the Rubro-Negro.

It is worth noting that Flamengo practically steamrolled Botafogo throughout the first half. However, with their rivals sitting deeper, Rubro-Negro could not turn all their chances into goals and went into halftime leading the derby 1-0, thanks to Samuel Lino’s goal.

And what was the second half like?

In short, Flamengo began the second half with their ‘traditional blackout.’ However, in the 22nd minute, Lucas Paquetá, who had just come on, scored a goal. In the play, Arrascaeta crossed from the right, number 20 appeared unmarked inside the box and headed it into the corner, scoring Flamengo’s second. However, the referee disallowed the goal for offside by the Ninho graduate himself.

Later, Lucas Paquetá had another great chance. In the 32nd minute, Samuel Lino received the ball from Jorginho on the left side of the box and laid it off centrally. Number 20 arrived alone and struck it firmly along the ground. Alert, Gabriel Batista got down and made a great save.

Did Flamengo extend the lead?

Yes! Late in the second half, in the 40th minute, Samuel Lino found the net again. In the meantime, the move started with a throw from Rossi, who launched the counterattack through Carrascal. The Colombian drove forward with the ball under control and threaded a brilliant pass to number 16. The forward chipped it over Gabriel Batista.

And there was more! In the 43rd minute, Carrascal won the ball during Botafogo’s buildup and passed it to Jorginho, who immediately played it to Lino. After a pass from Everton Cebolinha, the Colombian hit it first time into Gabriel Batista’s corner, scoring a stunner: 3-0 to Flamengo!

What is Fla’s situation in the standings?

With the win over Botafogo, Flamengo earned three points and moved up to 48 points in the Brazilian Championship standings. As a result, the Rubro-Negro remain in second place, now three points behind Palmeiras (51), who still play Mirassol in this round.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Now, Flamengo remain focused on the Brazilian Championship. That is because on Wednesday (02), the Rubro-Negro face Mirassol in a rescheduled match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

FLAMENGO vs BOTAFOGO MATCH SHEET

Competition: Brasileirão, Round 25Venue: Maracanã, Rio de JaneiroDate: August 30, 2026, SundayTime: 4:00 pm (Brasília time)

What were the lineups?

Flamengo: Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

Botafogo: Gabriel Batista; Vitinho, Ferraresi, Justino, Marçal and Alex Telles; Huguinho, Edenilson and Danilo; Montoro and Arthur Cabral.Coach: Rodrigo Bellão.

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