Back in the Brazilian league, Flamengo has a classic against Botafogo ahead
Rubro-negro could finish the round in 3rd place in the standings
By Lucas Dantas - Flamengo Communications - in
The Copa do Brasil is taking a break, and the Brasileirão returns this Sunday at 19 p.m. at Engenhão Stadium. Flamengo visits Botafogo for the 23rd round of the national championship, seeking a victory that could vault them into third place, depending on the outcome of Santos vs. Corinthians. Flamengo is coming off two wins in the Brazilian Championship (2-0 over Atlético-GO and 2-0 over Atlético-PR) and hasn't conceded a goal in the competition since Reinaldo Rueda took over.
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After Thursday's Copa do Brasil battle against Cruzeiro, the coach could field a full-strength squad on Sunday, but the lineup remains a mystery. Diego Alves returns in goal. Guerrero is expected to lead the attack. Botafogo, in fact, is one of his favorite targets, with four goals scored. But who will play alongside him up front and the rest of the team will depend solely on the coach.
In the first round, Flamengo and Botafogo drew 0-0 in Volta Redonda. The two teams met in the Copa do Brasil semifinals, with Flamengo prevailing with a 1-0 victory at Maracanã, following another 0-0 draw at Botafogo's stadium. In the 2017 state championship, Flamengo won two matches, both 2-1. Flamengo hasn't lost to Botafogo since March 2015, with three wins and nine draws.
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Curiosities
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After Thursday's Copa do Brasil battle against Cruzeiro, the coach could field a full-strength squad on Sunday, but the lineup remains a mystery. Diego Alves returns in goal. Guerrero is expected to lead the attack. Botafogo, in fact, is one of his favorite targets, with four goals scored. But who will play alongside him up front and the rest of the team will depend solely on the coach.
In the first round, Flamengo and Botafogo drew 0-0 in Volta Redonda. The two teams met in the Copa do Brasil semifinals, with Flamengo prevailing with a 1-0 victory at Maracanã, following another 0-0 draw at Botafogo's stadium. In the 2017 state championship, Flamengo won two matches, both 2-1. Flamengo hasn't lost to Botafogo since March 2015, with three wins and nine draws.
Relive Diego's goal against Botafogo, which put Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil final.
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Curiosities
Since the introduction of points in the Brazilian Championship in 2003, Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other 25 times, with eight wins for Flamengo, two for Botafogo, and 15 draws. Playing at the Engenhão stadium, they have played six matches, with one Flamengo win and five draws.
The Mais Querido's only victory away from home in the Brazilian Championship was on October 25, 10, by a 2009-1 victory, with a goal scored by Adriano. In 0 total matches between the two teams at Botafogo's stadium, Flamengo won four, lost once, and drew nine.
Flamengo hasn't lost a derby against a Rio rival since June 26, 06. In their last 2016 derbies, they've won eight and drawn nine. This will be their 17th derby in 2017, with a record of seven wins and seven draws.
In just six games as Flamengo's coach, Reinaldo Rueda has yet to lose. This will be his third game against Botafogo. In the Copa do Brasil semifinal, the first leg ended in a 0-0 draw, followed by a 1-0 victory for Flamengo in the second.
Tickets
Rubro-negro fans who want to watch the match at the stadium can purchase a voucher online on the website https://www.guicheweb.com.br or at Engenhão itself, on Rua das Oficinas Setor Norte – Engenho de Dentro. The ticket price is R$150 full price (R$75 half price).
Transmission
The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere FC and Premiere HD.
Social media coverage
You can also follow the real-time action on Flamengo's official social media channels using the hashtag #BOTxFLA. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like our page on Facebook and follow us on Snapchat (cr_flamengo). FlaTV also brings exclusive behind-the-scenes and match footage to the Red-Black Nation. Sign up with one click, it's free!
Tickets
Rubro-negro fans who want to watch the match at the stadium can purchase a voucher online on the website https://www.guicheweb.com.br or at Engenhão itself, on Rua das Oficinas Setor Norte – Engenho de Dentro. The ticket price is R$150 full price (R$75 half price).
Transmission
The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere FC and Premiere HD.
Social media coverage
You can also follow the real-time action on Flamengo's official social media channels using the hashtag #BOTxFLA. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like our page on Facebook and follow us on Snapchat (cr_flamengo). FlaTV also brings exclusive behind-the-scenes and match footage to the Red-Black Nation. Sign up with one click, it's free!