Overview

• Germán Cano scored in the first half and Lima sealed the result late at the Maracanã in the Brasileirão’s 25th round.
• The result snapped nine matches without a Fluminense victory over Botafogo and halted a separate streak of eight straight losses in the rivalry.
• Argentine coach Luis Zubeldía made his first appearance on the Tricolor touchline after Renato Gaúcho’s departure earlier in the week.
• Fluminense’s accounts posted messages such as “Papai ama” and “Deu a lógica. Filho, respeita teu pai,” sharing graphics that emphasized the club’s historical edge.
• The victory put Fluminense on 34 points in eighth place, while Botafogo stayed on 40 points in fifth; next up for the Tricolor is Sport on October 1.