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{{Short description|Sporting venue in Brazil}}
{{Infobox stadium
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name = Estádio Luso Brasileiro
| stadium_name = Estádio Luso Brasileiro
| nickname = Ilha do Urubu
| nickname = Estádios dos Ventos Uivantes
| image = [[File:Ilha_do_urubu.jpeg|280px]]
| image = Ilha_do_urubu.jpeg
| image_size = 280px
| fullname = Estádio Luso Brasileiro
| fullname = Estádio Luso Brasileiro
| location = [[Ilha do Governador]]<br>[[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|RJ]], Brazil
| location = Rua Haroldo Lobo, 400<br>[[Ilha do Governador]]<br>[[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|RJ]], Brazil
| coordinates = {{coord|22|48|05.6|S|43|12|28.2|W|type:landmark_scale:2000_region:BR|display=it}}
| coordinates = {{coord|22|48|05.6|S|43|12|28.2|W|type:landmark_scale:2000_region:BR|display=it}}
| broke_ground =
| broke_ground =
| built = 1965
| built = 1965
| opened = {{Start date|1965|10|02|df=y}}
| opened = {{Start date|df=y|1965|10|02}}
| renovated = 2017
| renovated = 2017
| expanded = 2005, 2016, 2017
| expanded = 2005, 2016, 2017
| closed =
| closed =
| demolished =
| demolished =
| record_attendance = 14,632 (vs [[Associação Chapecoense de Futebol|Chapecoense]], 22 June 2017)
| record_attendance = 18,204 (vs [[Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense|Grêmio]], 13 July 2017)
| owner = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]]
| owner = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]]
| operator = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] and [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]]
| operator = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]]
| construction_cost =
| construction_cost = [[Brazilian real|R$]] 17m (2017 renovation)
| architect =
| architect =
| structural engineer =
| structural engineer =
| services engineer =
| services engineer =
| general_contractor =
| general_contractor =
| project_manager =
| project_manager =
| main_contractors =
| main_contractors =
| former_names = Arena Petrobras (2005)<br>Arena Botafogo (2016)<br>Ilha do Urubu (2017-Present)
| former_names = Arena Petrobras (2005)<br>Arena Botafogo (2016)<br>Ilha do Urubu (2017–2018)
| tenants = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] (1965-Present) <br> [[Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas|Botafogo]] (2005, 2016) <br> [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]] (2005, 2017-Present)
| tenants = [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] (1965–present) <br> [[Fluminense FC|Fluminense U23]] (2022–present)<br>[[Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas|Botafogo]] (2005, 2016) <br> [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]] (2005, 2017–2018)
| seating_capacity = 20,113
| seating_capacity = 5,994
| dimensions = {{convert|105|x|68|m|yd|1}}
| dimensions = {{convert|105|x|68|m|yd|1}}
| surface = [[Celebration Itograss]]
| surface = [[Celebration Itograss]]
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The '''Estádio Luso Brasileiro''', or '''Ilha do Urubu''', formerly known as '''Arena Petrobras''', '''Arena Botafogo''' and '''Estádio da Ilha do Governador''', is a [[Association football|football]] stadium inaugurated on 2 October 1965 in [[Ilha do Governador]] neighborhood, [[Rio de Janeiro]], [[Rio de Janeiro (state)|Rio de Janeiro state]]. The maximum capacity of the stadium is of 6,437 spectators, expanded to 17,250 due to renovations made by [[Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas|Botafogo]] so it can use it as its home ground for the [[2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2016 Brazilian Série A]] and once again expanded to 20,113 made by [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]] in 2017. The stadium is owned by [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa]] and was also the home ground of [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]] and Botafogo during the [[2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2005 Brazilian Série A]].
'''Estádio Luso Brasileiro''', formerly known as '''Ilha do Urubu''', '''Arena Petrobras''', '''Arena Botafogo''' and '''Estádio da Ilha do Governador''' is a [[Association football|football]] stadium inaugurated on 2 October 1965 in [[Ilha do Governador]] neighborhood, [[Rio de Janeiro]]. The maximum capacity of the stadium was 6,437 spectators, expanded to 17,250 due to renovations made by [[Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas|Botafogo]] for the [[2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2016 Brazilian Série A]]. It was once again expanded to 20,113 by [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]] in 2017. The stadium is owned by [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa]]. Nowadays, the stadium has returned to its original capacity after the end of the partnership with Flamengo in the middle of 2018.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Estádio Luso-Brasileiro2.JPG|left|thumb|200px|The stadium entrance.]]
[[File:Estádio Luso-Brasileiro2.JPG|left|thumb|200px|The stadium entrance.]]
[[File:Estádio Luso-Brasileiro.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Stadium view before renovations.]]
[[File:Estádio Luso-Brasileiro.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Stadium view before renovations.]]
The stadium was built in 1965. It was inaugurated on 2 October, 1965 with a match between [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] and [[CR Vasco da Gama|Vasco da Gama]]. In this opening match Zezinho, playing for the visitors, scored the first goals of the stadium with an attendance of 8,565 people.
The stadium was built in 1965. It was inaugurated on 2 October 1965 with a match between [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] and [[CR Vasco da Gama|Vasco da Gama]], two among a larger number of Brazilian sports clubs with a long history linked to the [[Portuguese Brazilians|Portuguese Brazilian]] community.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Futebol une Portugal e Brasil |url=https://www.record.pt/fora-de-campo/detalhe/futebol-une-portugal-e-brasil |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=www.record.pt |language=pt-PT}}</ref> In this opening match Zezinho, playing for the visitors, scored the first goals of the stadium with an attendance of 8,565 people.


===Arena Petrobras (2005)===
===Arena Petrobras (2005)===
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===Arena Botafogo (2016)===
===Arena Botafogo (2016)===
Botafogo showed interest in using the stadium again during the [[2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2016 Campeonato Brasileiro]] for their home matches, as [[Estádio Olímpico João Havelange|Engenhão]] was being prepared to host the [[2016 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] and therefore unable to receive any kind of events, including league matches, until the end of the Olympics. In April 2016 Botafogo agreed with [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] to use the stadium until the end of 2016 season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,botafogo-anuncia-estadio-na-ilha-do-governador-como-casa-no-brasileirao,10000047775 |title=Botafogo anuncia estádio na Ilha do Governador como casa no Brasileirão |publisher=Estadão |date=29 April 2016 |accessdate=23 June 2017 |language=Portuguese}}</ref> Botafogo renovated the stadium and expanded the capacity to around 17,250 with provisory stands with the minimum of works to make the process quicker. The club spent about R$5 million with the stadium expansion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/botafogo/noticia/2016/06/arena-botafogo-fotos-opiniao-e-detalhes-da-casa-alvinegra-veja-video.html |title=Arena Botafogo |date=June 30, 2016 |accessdate=June 30, 2016 |language=Portuguese}}</ref>
Botafogo showed interest in using the stadium again during the [[2016 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|2016 Campeonato Brasileiro]] for their home matches, as [[Estádio Olímpico João Havelange|Engenhão]] was being prepared to host the [[2016 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] and therefore unable to receive any kind of events, including league matches, until the end of the Olympics. In April 2016 Botafogo agreed with [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] to use the stadium until the end of 2016 season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esportes.estadao.com.br/noticias/futebol,botafogo-anuncia-estadio-na-ilha-do-governador-como-casa-no-brasileirao,10000047775 |title=Botafogo anuncia estádio na Ilha do Governador como casa no Brasileirão |publisher=Estadão |date=29 April 2016 |access-date=23 June 2017 |language=pt}}</ref> Botafogo renovated the stadium and expanded the capacity to around 17,250 with provisory stands with the minimum of works to make the process quicker. The club spent about R$5&nbsp;million with the stadium expansion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/botafogo/noticia/2016/06/arena-botafogo-fotos-opiniao-e-detalhes-da-casa-alvinegra-veja-video.html |title=Arena Botafogo |date=30 June 2016 |access-date=30 June 2016 |language=pt}}</ref>


Botafogo played a total of 11 [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Série A]] matches and another two [[Copa do Brasil]] matches at the stadium during 2016 with an average attendance of 8,994 per match.
Botafogo played a total of 11 [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Série A]] matches and another two [[Copa do Brasil]] matches at the stadium during 2016 with an average attendance of 8,994 per match.


====Average league attendances====
====Average league attendances====
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===Ilha do Urubu (2017−)===
===Ilha do Urubu (2017–2018)===
On November 2016 Flamengo came to terms with [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] and signed a three-year contract to use the stadium starting in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pereira|first1=Mauro Cezar|title=Flamengo anuncia que Estádio Luso-Brasileiro será sua casa em 2017|url=http://espn.uol.com.br/noticia/648967_flamengo-anuncia-que-estadio-luso-brasileiro-sera-sua-casa-em-2017|accessdate=22 November 2016|publisher=ESPN Brasil}}</ref> Flamengo planned to use the stadium as cover solution due to the complicated situation between the club, the [[Rio de Janeiro]] state government and Complexo Maracanã Entretenimento S.A. (composed of [[Odebrecht]], IMX, [[Anschutz Entertainment Group|AEG]]), the operator of [[Maracanã Stadium]]. Flamengo intend to expand the capacity up to 20,500 being able to host most of the matches in the upcoming years. The club also expect to inject around [[Brazilian real|R$]]12m with sponsor partnerships, including the [[naming rights]]. The first part in the stadium renovation was in January 2017 with the relaying of the ground.<ref>{{cite web |title= Espaço atrás dos gols será quase todo sem assentos. Distância para o gramado encurta metade em relação ao que o Botafogo usava na Ilha. Clube procura parceiros |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/2017/01/alcapao-do-fla-tera-setor-sem-cadeira-e-arquibancada-6-metros-do-campo.html |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=3 January 2017 |accessdate=3 January 2017}}</ref>
In November 2016 Flamengo came to terms with [[Associação Atlética Portuguesa (RJ)|Portuguesa-RJ]] and signed a three-year contract to use the stadium starting in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Pereira|first1=Mauro Cezar|title=Flamengo anuncia que Estádio Luso-Brasileiro será sua casa em 2017|url=http://espn.uol.com.br/noticia/648967_flamengo-anuncia-que-estadio-luso-brasileiro-sera-sua-casa-em-2017|access-date=22 November 2016|publisher=ESPN Brasil}}</ref> Flamengo planned to use the stadium as cover solution due to the complicated situation between the club, the [[Rio de Janeiro]] state government and Complexo Maracanã Entretenimento S.A. (composed of [[Odebrecht]], IMX, [[Anschutz Entertainment Group|AEG]]), the operator of [[Maracanã Stadium]]. Flamengo intend to expand the capacity up to 20,500 being able to host most of the matches in the upcoming years. The club also expect to inject around [[Brazilian real|R$]]12m with sponsor partnerships, including the [[naming rights]]. The first part in the stadium renovation was in January 2017 with the relaying of the ground.<ref>{{cite web |title= Espaço atrás dos gols será quase todo sem assentos. Distância para o gramado encurta metade em relação ao que o Botafogo usava na Ilha. Clube procura parceiros |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/2017/01/alcapao-do-fla-tera-setor-sem-cadeira-e-arquibancada-6-metros-do-campo.html |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=3 January 2017 |access-date=3 January 2017}}</ref>


During the stadium renovations the works suffered a series of delays including the discovery of problems with water pipes under one of the stands which created a big hole on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |title= Além da cratera e dos laudos: Ilha tem atraso, contratempos e pressão do Fla |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/alem-da-cratera-e-dos-laudos-ilha-tem-atraso-contratempos-e-pressao-do-fla.ghtml |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=9 May 2017 |accessdate=21 June 2017}}</ref> Bureaucratic problems with the authorization to use the stadium also caused another delay in it's debut from May to June.<ref>{{cite web |title= Ainda sem laudos para atuar na Ilha, Fla indica Raulino para jogo com o Bota |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/ainda-sem-laudos-para-atuar-na-ilha-fla-indica-raulino-para-jogo-com-o-bota.ghtml |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=24 May 2017 |accessdate=21 June 2017}}</ref> Finally, after a long waiting from the club's supporters, Flamengo was able to debut in the stadium on 14 June 2017 against [[Associação Atlética Ponte Preta|Ponte Preta]] in a [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brazilian Série A]] match, Flamengo won 2-0 with an attendance of 13,981 people.<ref>{{cite web |title= Réver inaugura o gol da Ilha do Urubu e Flamengo estreia nova casa com vitória |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/14-06-2017/flamengo-ponte-preta/ |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=14 June 2017 |accessdate=21 June 2017}}</ref>
During the stadium renovations the works suffered a series of delays including the discovery of problems with water pipes under one of the stands which created a big hole on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |title= Além da cratera e dos laudos: Ilha tem atraso, contratempos e pressão do Fla |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/alem-da-cratera-e-dos-laudos-ilha-tem-atraso-contratempos-e-pressao-do-fla.ghtml |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=9 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> Bureaucratic problems with the authorization to use the stadium also caused another delay in its debut from May to June.<ref>{{cite web |title= Ainda sem laudos para atuar na Ilha, Fla indica Raulino para jogo com o Bota |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/futebol/times/flamengo/noticia/ainda-sem-laudos-para-atuar-na-ilha-fla-indica-raulino-para-jogo-com-o-bota.ghtml |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=24 May 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> Finally, after a long waiting from the club's supporters, Flamengo was able to debut in the stadium on 14 June 2017 against [[Associação Atlética Ponte Preta|Ponte Preta]] in a [[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Brazilian Série A]] match, Flamengo won 2–0 with an attendance of 13,981 people.<ref>{{cite web |title= Réver inaugura o gol da Ilha do Urubu e Flamengo estreia nova casa com vitória |url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/rj/futebol/brasileirao-serie-a/jogo/14-06-2017/flamengo-ponte-preta/ |publisher=globoesporte.com |date=14 June 2017 |access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> After several delays and administrative issues and a new contract with the Maracanã, Flamengo broke their lease with the Ilha do Urubu in July 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://odia.ig.com.br/esporte/flamengo/2018/07/5555654-fim-da-ilha-do-urubu-flamengo-rescinde-contrato-com-a-portuguesa.html|title=Fim da Ilha do Urubu! Flamengo rescinde contrato com a Portuguesa|last=Dia|first=O.|date=July 6, 2018|website=O Dia - Flamengo|language=pt-br|access-date=March 15, 2019}}</ref>

[[File:Panoramic photography Ilha do urubu.jpg|center|thumb|1000px|First Flamengo match at the stadium in 2017 against [[Associação Atlética Ponte Preta|Ponte Preta]].]]


====Average league attendances====
====Average league attendances====
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|align=center|[[Campeonato Brasileiro Série A|Série A]]
|align=center|20,113
|align=center|20,113
|align=center|14,307
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===West Stand===
===West Stand===
'''Capacity - 6,437 (seating)'''<br />
'''Capacity – 6,437 (seating)'''<br />
The West Stand is part of the original stadium construction with the teams' locker rooms and media booth. This sector also have roof above all seats.
The West Stand is part of the original stadium construction with the teams' locker rooms and media booth. This sector also have roof above all seats.


===South Stand===
===South Stand===
'''Capacity - 4,122 (seating and standing)'''<br />
'''Capacity – 4,122 (seating and standing)'''<br />
The South Stand is build with a temporary structure and is divided in two sectors, one for the visiting team supporters with the capacity for 2,001 people all standing and another sector for the home team supporters with a capacity for 2,121 people all seated.
The South Stand is built with a temporary structure and is divided in two sectors, one for the visiting team supporters with the capacity for 2,001 people all standing and another sector for the home team supporters with a capacity for 2,121 people all seated.


===East Stand===
===East Stand===
'''Capacity - 6,437 (seating)'''<br />
'''Capacity – 6,437 (seating)'''<br />
The East Stand is also build with a temporary structure, have the same capacity of the West Stand but with no roof covering.
The East Stand is also build with a temporary structure, have the same capacity of the West Stand but with no roof covering.


===North Stand===
===North Stand===
'''Capacity - 4,414 (standing)'''<br />
'''Capacity – 4,414 (standing)'''<br />
The North Stand is the area designed for the most fanatic supporters with a capacity for 4,414 people all standing.
The North Stand is the area designed for the most fanatic supporters with a capacity for 4,414 people all standing.


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{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|2}}


*''Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro'', Volume 2 - Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.
*''Enciclopédia do Futebol Brasileiro'', Volume 2 – Lance, Rio de Janeiro: Aretê Editorial S/A, 2001.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.arenapetrobras.com.br/index.asp Luso-Brasileiro Official Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060206072235/http://arenapetrobras.com.br/index.asp Luso-Brasileiro Official Website]
*[http://mavalem.sites.uol.com.br/rj/Volta.htm Templos do Futebol]
*[http://mavalem.sites.uol.com.br/rj/Volta.htm Templos do Futebol]


{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2011}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}


{{Campeonato Brasileiro Série A venues}}
{{Clube de Regatas do Flamengo}}
{{Clube de Regatas do Flamengo}}


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[[Category:Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)|Luso-Brasileiro]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)|Luso-Brasileiro]]
[[Category:Football venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)]]
[[Category:Football venues in Rio de Janeiro (city)]]
[[Category:Petrobras]]
[[Category:Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas]]
[[Category:Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas]]
[[Category:Clube de Regatas do Flamengo]]
[[Category:CR Flamengo]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 1965]]

[[Category:1965 establishments in Brazil]]
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Latest revision as of 04:31, 17 June 2024

Estádio Luso Brasileiro
Estádios dos Ventos Uivantes
Map
Full nameEstádio Luso Brasileiro
Former namesArena Petrobras (2005)
Arena Botafogo (2016)
Ilha do Urubu (2017–2018)
LocationRua Haroldo Lobo, 400
Ilha do Governador
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Coordinates22°48′05.6″S 43°12′28.2″W / 22.801556°S 43.207833°W / -22.801556; -43.207833
OwnerPortuguesa-RJ
OperatorPortuguesa-RJ
Capacity5,994
Record attendance18,204 (vs Grêmio, 13 July 2017)
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
SurfaceCelebration Itograss
ScoreboardJumboTron
Construction
Built1965
Opened2 October 1965 (1965-10-02)
Renovated2017
Expanded2005, 2016, 2017
Construction costR$ 17m (2017 renovation)
Tenants
Portuguesa-RJ (1965–present)
Fluminense U23 (2022–present)
Botafogo (2005, 2016)
Flamengo (2005, 2017–2018)

Estádio Luso Brasileiro, formerly known as Ilha do Urubu, Arena Petrobras, Arena Botafogo and Estádio da Ilha do Governador is a football stadium inaugurated on 2 October 1965 in Ilha do Governador neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro. The maximum capacity of the stadium was 6,437 spectators, expanded to 17,250 due to renovations made by Botafogo for the 2016 Brazilian Série A. It was once again expanded to 20,113 by Flamengo in 2017. The stadium is owned by Portuguesa. Nowadays, the stadium has returned to its original capacity after the end of the partnership with Flamengo in the middle of 2018.

History

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The stadium entrance.
Stadium view before renovations.

The stadium was built in 1965. It was inaugurated on 2 October 1965 with a match between Portuguesa-RJ and Vasco da Gama, two among a larger number of Brazilian sports clubs with a long history linked to the Portuguese Brazilian community.[1] In this opening match Zezinho, playing for the visitors, scored the first goals of the stadium with an attendance of 8,565 people.

Arena Petrobras (2005)

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In 2005, while Maracanã was being reformed to the 2007 Pan American Games, Flamengo, Botafogo and Petrobras signed a deal to expand Luso Brasileiro stadium capacity to around 30,000 with temporary tubular structure. The works included only the stands expansion with almost no infrastructure renovation. These works expanded the maximum capacity from 5,000 to 30,000, and the stadium was adopted as the home ground of Flamengo and Botafogo during the 2005 Brazilian Série A.

Arena Botafogo (2016)

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Botafogo showed interest in using the stadium again during the 2016 Campeonato Brasileiro for their home matches, as Engenhão was being prepared to host the Summer Olympics and therefore unable to receive any kind of events, including league matches, until the end of the Olympics. In April 2016 Botafogo agreed with Portuguesa-RJ to use the stadium until the end of 2016 season,[2] Botafogo renovated the stadium and expanded the capacity to around 17,250 with provisory stands with the minimum of works to make the process quicker. The club spent about R$5 million with the stadium expansion.[3]

Botafogo played a total of 11 Série A matches and another two Copa do Brasil matches at the stadium during 2016 with an average attendance of 8,994 per match.

Average league attendances

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Club Season League Capacity Attendance % Full
Botafogo 2016 Série A 17,250 9,829 57%

Ilha do Urubu (2017–2018)

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In November 2016 Flamengo came to terms with Portuguesa-RJ and signed a three-year contract to use the stadium starting in 2017.[4] Flamengo planned to use the stadium as cover solution due to the complicated situation between the club, the Rio de Janeiro state government and Complexo Maracanã Entretenimento S.A. (composed of Odebrecht, IMX, AEG), the operator of Maracanã Stadium. Flamengo intend to expand the capacity up to 20,500 being able to host most of the matches in the upcoming years. The club also expect to inject around R$12m with sponsor partnerships, including the naming rights. The first part in the stadium renovation was in January 2017 with the relaying of the ground.[5]

During the stadium renovations the works suffered a series of delays including the discovery of problems with water pipes under one of the stands which created a big hole on the ground.[6] Bureaucratic problems with the authorization to use the stadium also caused another delay in its debut from May to June.[7] Finally, after a long waiting from the club's supporters, Flamengo was able to debut in the stadium on 14 June 2017 against Ponte Preta in a Brazilian Série A match, Flamengo won 2–0 with an attendance of 13,981 people.[8] After several delays and administrative issues and a new contract with the Maracanã, Flamengo broke their lease with the Ilha do Urubu in July 2018.[9]

Average league attendances

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Club Season League Capacity Attendance % Full
Flamengo 2017 Série A 20,113 12,511 62.2%

Layout

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Although having a capacity for 21,410 people, for safety reasons has a limited of 20,113 people per match.

West Stand

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Capacity – 6,437 (seating)
The West Stand is part of the original stadium construction with the teams' locker rooms and media booth. This sector also have roof above all seats.

South Stand

[edit]

Capacity – 4,122 (seating and standing)
The South Stand is built with a temporary structure and is divided in two sectors, one for the visiting team supporters with the capacity for 2,001 people all standing and another sector for the home team supporters with a capacity for 2,121 people all seated.

East Stand

[edit]

Capacity – 6,437 (seating)
The East Stand is also build with a temporary structure, have the same capacity of the West Stand but with no roof covering.

North Stand

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Capacity – 4,414 (standing)
The North Stand is the area designed for the most fanatic supporters with a capacity for 4,414 people all standing.

References

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  1. ^ "Futebol une Portugal e Brasil". www.record.pt (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 4 December 2023.
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  3. ^ "Arena Botafogo" (in Portuguese). 30 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  4. ^ Pereira, Mauro Cezar. "Flamengo anuncia que Estádio Luso-Brasileiro será sua casa em 2017". ESPN Brasil. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Espaço atrás dos gols será quase todo sem assentos. Distância para o gramado encurta metade em relação ao que o Botafogo usava na Ilha. Clube procura parceiros". globoesporte.com. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  6. ^ "Além da cratera e dos laudos: Ilha tem atraso, contratempos e pressão do Fla". globoesporte.com. 9 May 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  7. ^ "Ainda sem laudos para atuar na Ilha, Fla indica Raulino para jogo com o Bota". globoesporte.com. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  8. ^ "Réver inaugura o gol da Ilha do Urubu e Flamengo estreia nova casa com vitória". globoesporte.com. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  9. ^ Dia, O. (6 July 2018). "Fim da Ilha do Urubu! Flamengo rescinde contrato com a Portuguesa". O Dia - Flamengo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 15 March 2019.
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