Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (14) to play the classic against Botafogo, at 20:30 pm, at the Nilton Santos stadium, for the sixth round of the Brasileirão. The Rubro-Negro comes from a 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro, at the Maracanã, last Wednesday (11) and is trying for its third consecutive victory in the championship.

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For the match, coach Leonardo Jardim is unlikely to have Uruguayan De La Cruz available, who may be rested due to the synthetic turf at Nilton Santos stadium. In addition, Saúl continues his recovery from surgery on his left heel.

Retrospect

Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other 398 times throughout history, with Flamengo holding the advantage. They have won 151 times, drawn 127, and Botafogo has won 120. In their last encounter, Flamengo won 2-1 at the Nilton Santos stadium in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Carioca (Rio de Janeiro State Championship). The goals were scored by Lucas Paquetá and Erick Pulgar.

Arbitration

Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS)
Assistants: Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Brigida Cirilo Ferreira (AL)
VAR: Rodrigo de Alonso Ferreira (SC).