📋 Botafogo and Flamengo line-ups confirmed for derby at Nilton Santos | OneFootball

It's derby night at Nilton Santos this Wednesday (15th).

Botafogo and Flamengo face off starting at 7:30 PM (Brasília time).

The match is valid for the 28th round of the 2025 Brasileirão.

And it's of utmost importance for both teams.

Standings 📊

The Glorioso are currently in fifth place, with 43 points from 27 matches.

They are looking to regain consistency with a focus on the top four.

Their home record is seven wins, four draws, and two losses.

The Rubro-Negro, meanwhile, have 55 points from 26 games, occupying second place.

They are also trying to bounce back after winning only two of their last six league matches.

Winning is of vital importance before the clash against leaders Palmeiras.

They have seven wins, two draws, and three losses away from home.

Botafogo ⭐

Davide Ancelotti will be without Newton, who is serving a suspension. Kaio Pantaleão is recovering from a left knee injury, and Vitinho did not return in time after playing for the Brazilian National Team.

Danilo remains out due to a left thigh injury, and Montoro suffered a shoulder fracture while playing for Argentina in the U-20 World Cup.

Alex Telles has also not recovered from knee pain.

The Italian coach has only two defensive midfielders available.

The defense will feature Marçal alongside Barboza.

Mateo Ponte, Marlon Freitas, David Ricardo, and Barboza are one yellow card away from suspension and could miss the match against Ceará.

Flamengo ⚫🔴

Danilo and Wallace Yan are serving suspensions.

Filipe Luís has also lost Saúl, who is recovering from pain in his left heel.

De la Cruz is out due to the synthetic pitch, and Allan is dealing with plantar fasciitis.

But Pulgar returns, recovered from foot surgery. He starts on the bench.

Evertton Araújo starts. Emerson Royal is the starting right back.

Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Pulgar, and Carrascal are one yellow card away from suspension and could miss the match against Palmeiras.

Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

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