Botafogo and Fluminense clash in derby at Nilton Santos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Botafogo faces Fluminense in a derby on August 8 at Nilton Santos Stadium as part of the Brasileirão. Both teams have announced their lineups, with Botafogo missing Huguinho due to suspension. Fluminense's John Kennedy is sidelined with a serious knee injury. The first-round meeting ended with Fluminense winning 1-0 at the Maracanã.
- •Botafogo hosts Fluminense at Nilton Santos Stadium.
- •Huguinho is suspended for Botafogo.
- •Fluminense's John Kennedy is out with a knee injury.
- •The previous encounter saw Fluminense win 1-0.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Botafogo and Fluminense set for derby at Nilton Santos
"Botafogo and Fluminense have announced their lineups for this Saturday’s (8) derby in the Brasileirão.The match will take place at Nilton Santos Stadium and is part of the 22nd round of the league....
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