In advantage in the Brazilian Cup after winning the 1-0 first-time game, Flamengo faces Botafogo-PB again on Wednesday (21/05), at 21:30 (Brasília time), in Maracanã. The confrontation is valid for the return departure of the third phase of the tournament and will have t
Coach Filipe Luís chose to preserve some of his main players for the confrontation. Three athletes were not even summoned.
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Why doesn’t the trio play in Flamengo x Botafogo-PB?
Although Arrascaeta and Gerson are available again, the goalkeeper Rossi, defender Léo Pereira and defender Alex Sandro They were spared and do not participate in the game. According to the club, the decision was made to avoid physical wear and reduce the risk of muscle injuries. In addition to these, other usual names of the main team should start on the reserve bench.
The probable red-black formation has: Matheus Cunha; Wesley (or Varela), João Victor, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Gerson, Matheus Gonçalves; Michael, Chives and Pedro. The official lineup will be released about an hour before the start of the match.
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Flamengo x Botafogo-PB: time and where to watch
- Copa do Brasil – 3rd round (return game)
- Data: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Local: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
- Transmission: Prime Video.
Flamengo Results
- 05/18 – Flamengo 0 x 0 Botafogo – Brazilian Championship
- 15/05 – Flamengo 2 x LDU – Copa Libertadores
- 10/05 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 07/05 – Central Cordoba -ARG 1 x 1 Flamengo – Copa Libertadores
- 05/06 – Cruise 2 x 1 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
Flamengo’s next games
- 05/21 – Flamengo x Botafogo -PB – 9:30 pm (from Brasília) – Copa do Brasil
- 25/05 – Palmeiras x Flamengo – 16h (Brasília) – Brazilian Championship
- 05/28 – Flamengo x Deportivo Táchira -Ven – 9:30 pm (Brasília) – Libertadores
- 01/06 – Flamengo x Fortaleza – 18h30 – Brazilian Championship
- 16/06 – Flamengo x Sperance – 22h – Club World Cup
Flamengo classifications
- Libertadores: 2nd place of group C (8 points in 5 games)
- Brazilian Championship: 2nd place (18 points in 9 games)
- Brazil Cup: in the third phase (against Botafogo-PB)
- Carioca Championship: champion
- Super Cup do Brasil: champion
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