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Flamengo defeats Botafogo 3-0 in Brasileirão classic
Flamengo defeated Botafogo 3-0 at the Maracanã during the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Samuel Lino was the standout performer, scoring two goals, while Carrascal added the third to secure the victory.
The match featured several controversial moments involving VAR, including an annulled goal by Botafogo's Arthur Cabral due to a handball and three disallowed Flamengo goals for offside. With this win, Flamengo remains in second place with 48 points, narrowing the gap to league leader Palmeiras to three points.
Botafogo remains in 12th place with 30 points, marking their second consecutive defeat in the competition. Following the loss, Botafogo's social club is reportedly considering Renato Gaúcho as a potential replacement for the coaching position, currently held by interim manager Rodrigo Bellão.
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Botafogo · Carrascal · Cruzeiro · Flamengo · Maracanã · Samuel Lino · São Januário · Vasco da Gama