Coluna do Fla
·13 February 2026
Starter or bench: how would you line up Flamengo v Botafogo?

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·13 February 2026

Flamengo has important commitments ahead, such as the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana, scheduled for February 19th, against Lanús (ARG). Therefore, Coluna do Fla wants to know: would you field the reserve team or the starters against Botafogo this Sunday (15th), for the Carioca? Vote!
Starters or reserves: how would you line up Flamengo for the match against Botafogo, in the quarterfinals of the Carioca?
As they won the Libertadores in 2025, Flamengo qualified for the Recopa Sudamericana final. Lanús also secured their spot, but by winning the Sudamericana title over Atlético-MG.
The first leg between Flamengo and Lanús is scheduled for Thursday (19th), in Argentina, for the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final. The second leg, therefore, will take place on February 26th, at Maracanã.
The Rio derby is valid for the quarterfinals of the State Championship. Therefore, whoever wins will advance to the tournament's semifinals. In case of a draw, the match will be decided by penalties, at Nilton Santos Stadium.
The match between Flamengo and Botafogo is scheduled for Sunday (15th), at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), for the quarterfinals of the Carioca. The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, and on Premiere, pay-per-view.
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