Coluna do Fla
·15 February 2026
Will Danilo play? Check Botafogo’s absentees for the clash with Flamengo

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·15 February 2026

In Botafogo's last game on Wednesday (11), the top scorer Danilo left the field with pain against Fluminense. Thus, there were chances that the midfielder would miss the alvinegro team this Sunday (15) against Flamengo. However, so far, the presence of the midfielder is confirmed, while six other players will be absent.
Therefore, the absences for the rival are Allan, who is suspended, and Chris Ramos, Kaio Pantaleão, Marçal, Ponte, and Santi Rodríguez. The last five on the list, however, are in the medical department of the team that plays at Nilton Santos.
Among Martin Anselmi's squad, there are no players at risk of suspension. Therefore, except for the absences, the home team should play at full strength at Engenhão against Flamengo coached by Filipe Luís.
If the start of the season for Flamengo could be better, the rival's is not much different. This is because Martin Anselmi's team arrives at the match with four consecutive defeats. Among the setbacks, there is even a crushing 5-3 comeback by Grêmio.
The ball rolls for Flamengo and Botafogo starting at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (15) for the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca. The match takes place at the Nilton Santos Stadium, that is, on the synthetic grass of Engenhão.
It is worth noting that the duel will be broadcast live by Rede Globo, on open TV, as well as by Premiere, on pay-per-view. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV covers all the details from pre to post-game of Flamengo vs Botafogo.
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