Brazilian football standings

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings after Sunday's matches in the Brazilian Serie A championship (tabulated under games played, wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against, goal difference, points):

1. Botafogo 36 21 10 5 56 28 28 73

2. Palmeiras 36 21 7 8 58 31 27 70

3. Flamengo 36 19 9 8 56 40 16 66

4. Internacional 36 18 11 7 53 32 21 65

5. Fortaleza 36