Match report

Botafogo Defeats Atletico-MG 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Botafogo
Botafogo
1–0
FT
Atletico-MG
Atletico-MG
Sep 20, 2025

In a closely contested Serie A encounter, Botafogo stunned Atletico-MG by defeating them 1-0 at the Estadio Nilton Santos. The decisive moment came in the 48th minute when S. Rodríguez scored after an assist from Á. Montoro. Despite going down to ten men following Chris Ramos's red card, Botafogo held on for a hard-fought victory.

Key Facts

  • • S. Rodríguez (Botafogo) scored the winning goal in the 48th minute.
  • • Chris Ramos (Botafogo) was shown a red card after VAR confirmed violent conduct.
  • • Atletico-MG players Lyanco and Hulk received yellow cards early in the game for fouls and arguments, respectively.
  • • The match ended with Botafogo having one less player on the field due to Chris Ramos's dismissal.

Lineups

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Leo Linck (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 31 Kaio (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 21 Marcal (D)
  • 28 Newton (M)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
  • 10 J. Savarino (M)
  • 8 A. Montoro (M)
  • 9 C. Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Raul Steffens
  • 40 C. Loor
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 6 Cuiabano
  • 11 Matheus Martins
  • 25 Allan
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia
  • 30 J. Correa
  • 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
  • 47 Jeffinho
  • 57 David Ricardo

Atletico-MG

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 Everson (G)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 14 Vitor Hugo (D)
  • 6 J. Alonso (D)
  • 2 Natanael (M)
  • 8 Fausto Vera (M)
  • 21 A. Franco (M)
  • 38 Caio Paulista (M)
  • 17 Igor Gomes (F)
  • 18 Reinier (F)
  • 7 Hulk (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Gabriel Delfim
  • 31 Robert
  • 13 Guilherme Arana
  • 23 I. Roman
  • 10 Gustavo Scarpa
  • 11 Bernard
  • 25 Gabriel Menino
  • 33 Rony
  • 37 Junior Santos
  • 77 Biel
  • 92 Dudu

Timeline

  1. Atletico-MG
    7' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Lyanco

    Foul

  2. Atletico-MG
    26' Atletico-MG Card · Yellow Card
    Hulk

    Argument

  3. Botafogo
    39' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Rodríguez

    Foul

  4. Botafogo
    45'+1 Botafogo Card · Red Card
    Chris Ramos

    Violent conduct

  5. Botafogo
    45'+3 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Marcal

    Foul

  6. Botafogo
    45' Botafogo Var · Card upgrade
    Chris Ramos
  7. Atletico-MG
    46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Caio Paulista · On: Guilherme Arana
  8. Atletico-MG
    46' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lyanco · On: Gustavo Scarpa
  9. Botafogo
    48' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Rodríguez · Assist: Á. Montoro
  10. Botafogo
    50' Botafogo Var · Goal confirmed
    S. Rodríguez
  11. Atletico-MG
    69' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor Gomes · On: Rony
  12. Botafogo
    73' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Savarino · On: J. Correa
  13. Atletico-MG
    76' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Natanael · On: Bernard
  14. Atletico-MG
    76' Atletico-MG subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Reinier · On: Biel
  15. Botafogo
    83' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Á. Montoro

    Time wasting

  16. Botafogo
    83' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Á. Montoro · On: Cuiabano
  17. Botafogo
    88' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Rodríguez · On: Allan
  18. Botafogo
    90'+4 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Léo Linck

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo Atletico-MG
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 80% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 296 644
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.74 0.64
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 32% 68%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 238 569
Shots Inside Box 5 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Botafogo took a 1-0 lead in the 48th minute when S. Rodríguez found the back of the net, giving them the advantage.
  • ▸ Chris Ramos was dismissed with a red card after violent conduct, significantly altering the momentum and making it difficult for Botafogo to maintain their lead.