Flamengo defeats Botafogo 3-0 to lead Brasileirão in total routs

Flamengo defeated Botafogo 3-0 on Sunday at the Maracanã in the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão Betano. Samuel Lino scored two goals, while Carrascal added one to secure the victory. This result marks the seventh time this season Flamengo has won a match by three or more goals, making it the leader in routs for the 2026 edition. Historically, Flamengo now holds 91 routs in the round-robin era, which began in 2003, moving eleven ahead of Palmeiras. Since 2021, the club has recorded 33 such victories, the highest total for any team in the 2020s. The 3-0 scoreline mirrored the outcome of the earlier meeting between these two clubs at Nilton Santos.

• 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Flamengo top for biggest wins in 2026 and the round-robin era