Flamengo beat Botafogo, keep leaders Palmeiras within reach | OneFootball

Flamengo showed strength and won 3–0 in the derby against Botafogo this Wednesday at Nilton Santos, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Rubro-Negro’s goals were scored by Pedro, Luiz Araújo and Plata.

Situation in the Brasileirão

With the result, the Rubro-Negro reached 58 points and remain in second place in the Brazilian Championship. Filipe Luís’ men are therefore three points behind leaders Palmeiras (61), who thrashed Red Bull Bragantino. In the next round, Rubro-Negro and Verdão face off in a direct clash.

The Alvinegro, meanwhile, remain on 43 points, in fifth place.

📋 Match summary

⚫⚪ BOTAFOGO 0–3 FLAMENGO 🔴⚫ 🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship (28th round) 🏟️ Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

🟨 Yellow cards: Santi Rodríguez, Barboza, Marlon Freitas, Allan and Marçal (Botafogo); Léo Pereira, Emerson Royal, Luiz Araújo, Léo Ortiz and Evertton (Flamengo) 🟥 Red cards: None

Refereeing Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano (RJ) Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Corrêa (FIFA-RJ) and Victor Hugo Imazu dos Santos (PR) VAR: Rodolpho Toski Marques (PR – FIFA)

Goals ⚽ Pedro, 39' of the 1st half (Flamengo) ⚽ Luiz Araújo, 24' of the 2nd half (Flamengo) ⚽ Plata, 34' of the 2nd half (Flamengo)

⚫⚪ BOTAFOGO Léo Linck; Ponte, Barboza, Marçal and Cuiabano; Allan, Marlon Freitas and Savarino (Correa); Santi Rodríguez (Matheus Martins), Arthur Cabral (Chris Ramos) and Artur (Jeffinho). Head coach: Davide Ancelotti

🔴⚫ FLAMENGO Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton (Pulgar), Jorginho and Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Luiz Araújo, Pedro (Plata) and Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) (Michael). Head coach: Filipe Luís

How was the match?

Flamengo opened the scoring in the 39th minute. Pedro received a pass in the box from Arrascaeta and finished with no chance for Léo Linck to put the visitors ahead. In the final minutes, Botafogo still tried to apply pressure in search of the equalizer. However, the Rubro-Negro managed to hold the lead until halftime.

In the second half, the hosts kept an attacking posture and had a good chance to equalize in the fourth minute. Arthur Cabral received a pass in the box but sent it over the bar.

After that, the derby got tense, with many fouls and arguments. Flamengo took advantage of the moment to extend the lead in the 24th minute. Pedro laid it off to Luiz Araújo in the box and the number 7 only had to slot it into the net.

The new setback was felt by Botafogo. So much so that the Rubro-Negro began to dominate the derby and got the third goal in the 34th minute. Plata met a cross and headed with no chance for Léo Linck.

Upcoming matches

Botafogo

Ceará vs. Botafogo – 29th round of the Brasileirão Date and time: 10/19/2025, at 6:30 p.m. Venue: Castelão

Flamengo

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras – 29th round of the Brasileirão Date and time: 10/19/2025, at 4:00 p.m. Venue: Maracanã

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