But this time it is Brasileirão-2026.
Fluminense and Botafogo face each other starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (12).
The match is part of the third round of the competition.
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It will be broadcast by Premiere, Record and Cazé TV.
Fluminense 🇭🇺
The Tricolor arrives driven by the good moment since the starters debuted.
They advanced to the Carioca quarterfinals with the best campaign – winning the Taça Guanabara – and started the BR with four points.
There are 14 consecutive victories, including the one in 2025, as a local team.
The objective is to win the third consecutive against Alvinegro after a long drought of victories in the classic.
The team considered the starter will be used again after an alternative formation against Maricá.
Zubeldía lost Nonato, who was injured against Bahía.
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Bernal occupies the place, since Hércules continues looking for more rhythm of play.
Botafogo ⭐
Glorioso’s objective is to find balance after the extremes faced in the first rounds.
They crushed Cruzeiro (4×0), but suffered a comeback from Grêmio and ended up defeated 5×3.
Martín Anselmi now has Ythallo, Wallace Davi and Villalba.
The defender starts among the 11 in the absence of the injured Ponte.
Santi and Bastos are also in the medical department.
Artur has a new opportunity.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.