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Filipe Luís’s Team Tries to Regain the Lead in the Brasileirão

Flamengo continues its preparations to face Botafogo this Wednesday (15th), for the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Looking to secure three more points in the national tournament, the Most Beloved hopes to maintain its 2025 unbeaten streak against their Rio rival.

So far, Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other in three matches in the 2025 season. In this period, the Rubro-Negro has two wins and one draw. One of these victories even happened in the Supercopa do Brasil, in February, resulting in yet another title for Mengão.

What are the matches between Flamengo and Botafogo in 2025?

How is Flamengo doing?

Flamengo dreams of having no absences for the match against Botafogo. At this moment, Erick Pulgar is still recovering after a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Thus, the expectation is that the Chilean will return to the field after the FIFA break.

How are the teams doing in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo currently sits in second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro, with 55 points earned. In the competition, Filipe Luís’s team has 16 wins, seven draws, and only three losses.

On the other hand, Botafogo is in fifth place in the Brasileiro and continues to fight for a spot in the competition’s G4. At the moment, the team from General Severiano has 43 points, with 12 wins, seven draws, and eight losses.

When do Flamengo and Botafogo face each other?

The classic between Flamengo and Botafogo takes place right after the FIFA break, this Wednesday (15th). The match kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos, for the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Botafogo match.

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