Flamengo thrash Botafogo, break into Brasileirão top four | OneFootball

Botafogo, on the other hand, remains ‘sunk’ in the Z4, in 17th place

Flamengo took the field on Saturday night (14th), when they thrashed Botafogo 3-0. With this victory in the sixth round of the championship, the Most Beloved reached the G4 of the Brasileirão and now occupies third place in the standings.

How was the first half?

In summary, the match started off intense, with Botafogo having a great chance just three minutes in. In the play, Alex Telles crossed, Arthur Cabral couldn’t get a touch, but Medina appeared in the six-yard box and almost put it past Rossi.

With ten minutes played, Botafogo kept pressing Flamengo. However, without success. In the move, Arthur Cabral received the ball in the middle, played it out to Jordan Barrera, who crossed into the box for Cabral himself. The number 10 of the black-and-white team battled with the red-and-black defense and almost managed to finish for goal.

Who opened the scoring?

Despite Botafogo’s good start, it was Flamengo who opened the scoring at Nilton Santos. Thus, at 12 minutes into the first half, Varela received a long ball on the right, challenged Barboza, and the ball fell to Samuel Lino. Finally, the number 16 shot, the ball deflected off Bastos and into Raul’s net, making it 1-0 for the Most Beloved.

Did Flamengo extend their lead?

Yes! In summary, after the referee signaled five minutes of stoppage time for the first half, Léo Pereira extended the lead for Flamengo. From a free kick, the Flamengo defender struck with class, over the wall, and scored the second goal for the Most Beloved at Nilton Santos.

Was there a player sent off?

At 53 minutes, after a VAR review, Alexander Barboza was shown a red card for preventing Pedro from advancing towards goal. Initially, the linesman had flagged the number 9 of Flamengo offside, who was pulled back by the Botafogo player. However, the video referee intervened and, after review, the Botafogo player was sent off.

How was the second half?

It’s worth noting that Flamengo came back strong for the second 45 minutes. In this period, the Most Beloved extended the lead just three minutes in, with a goal from Pedro. In the play, Varela received a beautiful long ball down the right, crossed into the box, and the number 9 finished into Raul’s net, making it 3-0 for the Red-and-Black.

And how is Flamengo’s situation now?

Despite further attempts to increase the score, Flamengo ‘sealed the coffin’ at 3-0, with goals from Samuel Lino, Léo Pereira, and Pedro. With this, the Most Beloved added three more points in the Brasileirão and now occupies third place in the standings, with ten points.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. That’s because, on Thursday (19th), the Most Beloved faces Remo, in a match valid for the seventh round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place at Maracanã, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time).

MATCH SHEET?BOTAFOGO vs FLAMENGO

Competition: Brazilian Championship, 6th round Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date: March 14, 2026, Saturday Time: 8:30 PM (Brasília time)

What were the lineups?

Botafogo: Raul; Vitinho, Bastos, Barboza, and Alex Telles; Allan, Danilo, and Medina; Matheus Martins, Jordan Barrera, and Arthur Cabral. Coach: Martín Anselmi.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho, Paquetá; Carrascal; Lino, and Pedro. Coach: Jorge Carrascal.

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