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Flamengo have a ‘free’ week before their next Brasileirão match

Flamengo lost 2-1 to Cruzeiro on Saturday (22) in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. Now, Fla will have a week without commitments before their next game of the season.

This is because Flamengo’s next match will take place on Sunday (30). On that occasion, Rubro-Negro will face Botafogo at the Maracanã at 4pm (Brasília time) in the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

Why won’t Flamengo have a midweek match?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) set aside the middle of this week for the first-leg matches of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. The games will be played from Tuesday (25) to Thursday (27). Therefore, since Flamengo are no longer in the national competition, they will have the next few days ‘free’.

How did Flamengo perform in the 2026 Copa do Brasil?

As in recent years, Flamengo entered the Copa do Brasil in the fifth round to face Vitória. However, the club ended up saying goodbye to the tournament in their opening tie. After a 2-1 win in the first leg at the Maracanã, Leonardo Jardim’s team lost 2-0 at Barradão.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

With the loss to Cruzeiro, Flamengo remain in second place in the Brasileirão with 45 points. In 23 matches, Rubro-Negro have recorded 13 wins, six draws and four defeats.

However, Palmeiras beat Vasco 4-1 this Sunday (23) and pulled further ahead at the top of the Brasileirão. Abel Ferreira’s team now have a six-point lead over Flamengo, with 51 points.

What are the details of the Flamengo vs Botafogo match?

Flamengo return to the pitch this Sunday (30), when they face Botafogo. The Rio derby will take place at 4pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Botafogo.

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