Botafogo Vs Flamengo: Lineups, Kickoff Time and Where to Watch Tonight
botafogo vs flamengo kicks off at 20: 30 (Brasília time) this Saturday at Estádio Nilton Santos, a sixth-round Brasileirão fixture that arrives after contrasting recent results for both clubs. Botafogo set their XI with Raul in goal and Cristian Medina included, while Flamengo travel under coach Leonardo Jardim with rotation plans and several players rested. The match will be shown on Amazon Prime Video and is expected to carry high stakes for both teams.
Botafogo Vs Flamengo: Lineups and formation
Botafogo coach Martín Anselmi named a starting eleven that abandons the three-centre-back idea in favour of a back four and the first chance for Cristian Medina. The announced Botafogo lineup lists Raul; Vitinho, Bastos, Alexander Barboza and Alex Telles; Allan, Cristian Medina and Danilo; Jordan Barrera, Matheus Martins and Arthur Cabral. Bench options include Léo Linck, Mateo Ponte, Ferraresi, Justino, Newton, Caio Valle, Edenílson, Álvaro Montoro, Lucas Villalba, Artur, Joaquín Correa and Júnior Santos.
Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim named a side shaped by recent rotation and careful minute management: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Lucas Paquetá; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Jardim has indicated he wants to rotate the squad to give opportunities while controlling minutes for some senior players, and De la Cruz is being spared for this match because of the synthetic pitch at Nilton Santos.
Immediate reactions and match build-up
Martín Anselmi, head coach of Botafogo, put his faith in Raul between the posts after the club’s recent exit from international competition. Botafogo arrive hot under pressure after elimination from the Libertadores following a home defeat to Barcelona de Guayaquil. Júnior Santos posted a video suggesting he is available for selection and used the message “The Alligator is back, ” indicating readiness to be involved with the squad.
Leonardo Jardim, head coach of Flamengo, arrives off the back of a state championship won on penalties and a subsequent 2-0 win over Cruzeiro at the Maracanã. Jardim has adjusted his squad plans for the encounter and the coach will manage starters such as Arrascaeta, Paquetá and Pedro with rotation in mind. Flamengo list Saúl (ankle surgery), Bruno Henrique (pubalgia) and De la Cruz (rested) among their absences.
The match officials are Anderson Daronco (referee, RS), Rafael da Silva Alves (assistant 1, RS), Brigida Cirilo Ferreira (assistant 2, AL) and VAR Rodrigo D Alonso Ferreira (SC).
What to watch next
Botafogo must respond quickly after the Libertadores exit and will look to get a result at Nilton Santos with new inclusions and Raul in goal; Flamengo will test rotation plans under Leonardo Jardim as they aim to build on recent silverware and a midweek win. Tickets for the clash were moving in advance—15, 000 sold ahead of kick-off—and the game will be exclusively broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. Expect both managers to make tactical adjustments during the match and for the referee team led by Anderson Daronco to be in focus for tight decisions.
As the stadium fills and the teams warm up for botafogo vs flamengo, attention will shift to minutes management, the impact of recent suspensions and injuries, and whether the midfield battles determine the outcome of this high-profile Brasileirão meeting.
