Rio derby: Fluminense face Botafogo in the 26th round of the Brasileirão
Next Sunday, at 4pm, Fluminense host Botafogo at the Maracanã in a classic Brazilian Championship match. The match will be broadcast live on National Radio. After their thrilling qualification for the Copa Libertadores final, the Laranjeiras tricolour are turning their attention to the final stretch of the Brasileirão. The team is looking to keep up their good performance and secure a good position in the competition, should they not be successful in the Libertadores final, which will take place on 4 November against Boca Juniors, also at the Maracanã.
In recent matches, Fluminense have remained unbeaten at home and have performed well at the Maracanã. However, their last home defeat was to Botafogo on 29 January in the Campeonato Carioca.
Botafogo, meanwhile, are looking for a win to get back on track in the league. The team has gone four games without a win (three defeats and a draw). After an excellent campaign in the first round, they are facing a drop in performance and are looking to get back on track in order to remain in contention for the Brazilian title.
The recent history of Rio derbies shows that Fluminense have won five of the last ten meetings, while Botafogo have won three and drawn two.
National Radio broadcast
The match will be broadcast by National Radiowith André Marques narrating, Waldir Luiz commentating, Rodrigo Ricardo reporting and live updates from Bruno Mendes. Don't miss the Carioca derby and follow Show de Bola Nacional. here.
* Collaboration by Pedro Dabes (trainee) under the supervision of Paulo Garritano.
