FERJ confirms date and kick-off time for Flamengo v Botafogo in the Carioca | OneFootball

The Game Will Take Place on Sunday (15), at Nilton Santos Stadium

The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation announced on Monday night (09) the date and time for the single quarter-final match of the Campeonato Carioca between Flamengo and Botafogo. The match will be on Sunday (15), at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, the Engenhão.

Few dates and times were available for scheduling the game. The classic could not take place on Saturday (14), for example, because Botafogo faces Fluminense in the Brasileirão on Thursday (12). Additionally, the rival plays at the altitude of Potosí on Wednesday (18) for the Libertadores and could not face Mengão on Monday (16).

On the other hand, Flamengo will have a more ‘relaxed’ schedule compared to Botafogo. This is because the Rubro-Negro faces Vitória this Tuesday (10), plays the quarter-finals of the Carioca on Sunday (15), and only returns to the field on February 19, against Lanús (ARG), for the Recopa Sul-Americana, away from home.

WHO WILL FACE WHOM?

The winner of Flamengo vs. Botafogo will face the winner of Madureira vs. Boavista. The teams will duel on Friday, February 13, in Conselheiro Galvão. Besides these two clashes, the Carioca also features Fluminense vs. Bangu and Vasco vs. Volta Redonda.

WHY WILL THE GAME BE AT ENGENHÃO?

Botafogo will have the advantage of playing on the synthetic field of Engenhão for having the best campaign in the first phase. The rival led Group B, while Flamengo finished in fourth place. It is important to note that, in case of a draw, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.

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