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Palmeiras draws with Botafogo and loses top spot in Brasileiro to Flamengo

Palmeiras held Botafogo to a 0-0 draw, allowing Flamengo to take the lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro with a win over Remo.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Palmeiras draws with Botafogo and loses top spot in Brasileiro to Flamengo — Photo: Sepguilherme · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On Sunday night (6), Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Botafogo in Rio de Janeiro, a result that cost them the lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro. The team, managed by Abel Ferreira, has accumulated 53 points after being at the top of the competition since mid-March.

With this situation, Flamengo, who defeated Remo 1-0 earlier, surpassed Palmeiras, reaching 54 points and taking the top spot in the tournament. Flamengo's victory marked a significant shift in the standings after 19 rounds of the championship.

This was Palmeiras' second consecutive draw in the championship, contributing to their drop in the table. During the match against Botafogo, the 'Verdão' failed to score, despite the expectations surrounding the team's performance.

The change in position was noted by observers, including Ancelotti, who watched the game from afar. With Flamengo now in first place, the landscape of the Campeonato Brasileiro has changed, creating new dynamics for the upcoming rounds.

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