The current champions of the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil will face each other on February 2 in Belém
Botafogo’s victory in the Brazilian championship this Sunday, 8th, has defined the dispute for the 2025 Brazilian Super Cup. It will be a Rio classicwith Botafogo facing Flamengo on February 2, at the Mangueirão Stadium, in Belém, Pará.
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This happens because the Super Cup is played by the current champions of the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil. The dispute opens the year’s national football season.
This year the Brazilian Super Cup also had a state classic. In this case, Sao Paulo – with Palmeiras, champions of the 2023 Serie A, facing Sao Paulo, champions of the Copa Brasil. The match was played at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, and São Paulo won.
Flamengo in the Brazilian Cup
With this year’s victory, the Rossoneri team became the second greatest champions of the Copa do Brasil, equaling Grêmio, with 5 victories. The teams are second only to Grêmio, the competition’s biggest winner, with six victories.
Historic year for Botafogo
The Brazilian championship title increases Botafogo’s results this season. Out of 38 points, Glorioso recorded 23 wins, 10 draws and five losses. On Saturday 30th, Glorioso overcame Gregore’s lightning dismissal and beat Atlético-MG 3-1 to win the unprecedented Copa Libertadores title.
The successes of General Severiano’s team were highlighted around the world. With the campaign, Glorioso has received rewards totaling $33.34 million (approximately R$199.1 million) since the preliminary stage.
In addition to the trophy and the values, the continental title put Botafogo in contention for the debut of the 2025 World Super Cup. The black and white team from Rio de Janeiro was in the same group as Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético de Madrid and Sirene from Seattle .
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