Brazilian football standings

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings after Sunday's matches in the Brazilian Serie A championship (tabulated under matches played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, goals against, points):

1. Botafogo 21 16 3 2 38 11 51

2. Palmeiras 21 11 7 3 37 17 40

3. Gremio 20 11 3 6 32 25 36

4. Flamengo 21 10 6 5 34 26 36

5. Fluminense 21 10 5 6 30 22 35

6. Bragantino