Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo

Classic Rivalry

Rio de Janeiro Derby / Brazilian Football Classic / Historic Matchup

Portuguese: [ˈvaʃku dɐ ˈɡɐ̃mɐ] - [botɐˈfoɡu]

Football Clubs Sports Rivalry

Expert Tip: The Vasco-Botafogo rivalry is one of the most traditional in Brazilian football, dating back to the early 20th century with numerous memorable matches.

Club Profiles

1Vasco da Gama

Founded in 1898, Vasco is one of Brazil's most popular clubs with 4 national titles.

2Botafogo

Botafogo was established in 1904 and has produced stars like Garrincha and Jairzinho.

3Stadiums

Vasco plays at São Januário while Botafogo uses Nilton Santos Stadium.

4Fan Bases

Both clubs have passionate supporters throughout Rio de Janeiro.

5Historical Significance

Their matches often decided important state and national championships.

Expert Tip: The rivalry intensified in the 1940s-50s when both clubs were among Brazil's strongest teams competing for major trophies.

Memorable Matches

11948 State Championship

Vasco won 4-3 in a legendary match with 7 goals in the second half.

21997 Brazilian Cup

Botafogo eliminated Vasco in the semifinals with a dramatic 3-2 victory.

32010 Campeonato Carioca

Vasco defeated Botafogo 3-1 in the Taça Guanabara final.

Key Players

1Romário (Vasco)

The legendary striker scored many crucial goals against Botafogo.

2Garrincha (Botafogo)

The World Cup winner was Botafogo's greatest star in the 1950s-60s.

3Edmundo (Vasco)

Known as "The Animal", he was a key player in 1990s derbies.

4Túlio Maravilha (Botafogo)

The prolific scorer netted several important goals against Vasco.

Expert Tip: Current stars like Gabriel Pec (Vasco) and Tiquinho Soares (Botafogo) continue this rivalry's tradition of exceptional players.