Carioca: Botafogo release 9 players ahead of clash with Flamengo | OneFootball

What happened to nine Botafogo players before the match against Flamengo?

Botafogo is facing a dilemma ahead of the match against Flamengo in the quarterfinals of the Carioca. This is because, right after the classic on Sunday (15), the black-and-white team will have a decisive game in the Libertadores at the altitude of Potosí, Bolivia. As a result, the club chose to release nine players from the clash with the Rubro-Negro.

Christian Loor, Léo Linck, Gabriel Abdias, Kadu, Kauan Toledo, Kauã Cruz, Marquinhos, Bernardo Valim, and Wallace Davi are the players who have already traveled to Bolivia. Botafogo's main idea in sending these athletes ahead of time is to ensure they have a good adaptation to the altitude.

In addition to the selected players, Rodrigo Bellão, coach of Botafogo's under-20 team, also traveled. Right after the match with Fluminense for the Brasileirão, the squad arrived in Bolivia on the morning of this Friday (13), with the first stop in Sucre, which has a lower altitude. The rest of the squad will arrive at the location on Monday (16), one day after the match against Flamengo.

WHEN DOES BOTAFOGO PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Botafogo will have its first commitment in the Libertadores qualifiers on Wednesday (18) against Nacional Potosí (BOL), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), away from home. The return leg will take place on February 25, at the same time, at Estádio Nilton Santos.

WHEN IS THE FLAMENGO VS BOTAFOGO MATCH FOR THE CARIOCA?

Before the Libertadores clash, Botafogo faces Flamengo this Sunday (15), in the quarterfinals of the Carioca. The match kicks off at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, Globo (broadcast TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will air the match.

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