1998 Torneio Rio-São Paulo
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| Season | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Botafogo (4th title) |
| Matches played | 30 |
| Goals scored | 82 (2.73 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Dodô (São Paulo) – 5 goals |
| Biggest home win | Palmeiras 4–2 Corinthians (Jan 24) |
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The 1998 Torneio Rio São Paulo was the 22nd edition of the Torneio Rio-São Paulo. It was disputed between 21 January to 4 March 1998.
| Team | City | Ground | Nº participations | Best result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo |  Rio de Janeiro |
Maracanã | 19 | Champions: 1962, 1964 (shared), 1966 (shared) |
| Corinthians |  São Paulo |
Pacaembu | 22 | Champions: 1950, 1953, 1954, 1966 (shared) |
| Flamengo | Rio de Janeiro |
Maracanã | 21 | Champions: 1961 |
| Fluminense | Rio de Janeiro |
Maracanã | 21 | Champions: 1957, 1960 |
| Palmeiras | São Paulo |
Parque Antártica | 22 | Champions: 1933, 1951, 1965, 1993 |
| Santos | Santos |
Vila Belmiro | 18 | Champions: 1959, 1963, 1964 (shared), 1966 (shared), 1997 |
| São Paulo | São Paulo |
Morumbi | 21 | Runners-up: 1933, 1962 |
| Vasco da Gama | Rio de Janeiro |
São Januário | 22 | Champions: 1958, 1966 (shared) |
Format
The clubs were separated in two groups: Group A and Group B, playing a double round-robin in each group, with the two best clubs advanced to semifinals. The winners of semifinals, advanced to the finals.
