Match report
Botafogo Stuns Fortaleza EC with a 4-2 Victory in Serie A
Botafogo
4–2
FT
Fortaleza EC
Dec 7, 2025
Botafogo secured a thrilling 4–2 win over Fortaleza EC in the latest Serie A encounter. Despite a fast start by Fortaleza through Breno Lopes's early goal, Botafogo fought back with four goals from Álvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral, Marcal, and M. Ponte to secure their victory.
Key Facts
- • Fortaleza EC took the lead through Breno Lopes at minute 17.
- • Álvaro Montoro scored Botafogo's equalizer in injury time before halftime (45+4).
- • Arthur Cabral and Marcal added to Botafogo’s tally in the second half with goals at minutes 48 and 84 respectively.
- • M. Ponte sealed the win for Botafogo in stoppage time of regular play.
Lineups
Botafogo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Raul Steffens (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 26 Gabriel Bahia (D)
- 21 Marcal (D)
- 13 Alex Telles (D)
- 25 Allan (M)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 7 Artur (M)
- 8 A. Montoro (M)
- 14 J. Barrera (M)
- 98 Arthur Cabral (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Rhyan
- 4 M. Ponte
- 64 Marquinhos
- 20 A. Barboza
- 6 Cuiabano
- 28 Newton
- 23 S. Rodriguez
- 58 Caua Zappelini
- 9 C. Ramos
- 37 K. Barria
- 59 Kauan Toledo
- 47 Jeffinho
Fortaleza EC
Starting XI
- 12 Brenno (G)
- 14 E. Mancuso (D)
- 34 Gazal (D)
- 3 G. Avila (D)
- 16 Diogo Barbosa (D)
- 22 Yago Pikachu (M)
- 30 Pierre (M)
- 88 Lucas Sasha (M)
- 7 T. Pochettino (M)
- 27 A. Bareiro (F)
- 26 Breno Lopes (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Vinicius Silvestre
- 2 Tinga
- 13 B. Kuscevic
- 36 Weverson
- 5 M. Pereira
- 20 Matheus Rossetto
- 29 Rodrigo
- 91 Lucas Crispim
- 9 J. Lucero
- 19 Allanzinho
- 18 Deyverson
- 96 Moises
Timeline
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17' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal GoalBreno Lopes · Assist: A. Bareiro -
40' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardE. MancusoFoul
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45'+4 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardA. BareiroTime wasting
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45' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalÁ. Montoro -
46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1Off: Yago Pikachu · On: Matheus Rossetto -
48' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalArthur Cabral · Assist: Vitinho -
53' Fortaleza EC Var · Penalty confirmedLucas Gazal -
56' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal GoalA. Bareiro · Assist: A. Bareiro -
64' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Bareiro · On: Deyverson -
68' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano -
68' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Artur · On: S. Rodríguez -
70' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3Off: Diogo Barbosa · On: Weverson -
79' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: Vitinho · On: M. Ponte -
82' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4Off: Breno Lopes · On: Rodrigo -
82' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5Off: Pierre · On: Lucas Crispim -
84' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalMarcal · Assist: S. Rodríguez -
90'+1 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow CardRodrigoFoul
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90' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Barrera · On: Newton -
90' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Á. Montoro · On: Kauan Toledo -
90' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalM. Ponte · Assist: Kauan Toledo
Match Stats
| Stat | Botafogo | Fortaleza EC |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 74% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 628 | 248 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | 1.72 | 1.03 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 71% | 29% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 561 | 184 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Botafogo's equalizer by Álvaro Montoro just before halftime shifted momentum, giving them confidence to continue their assault on Fortaleza EC’s defense.
- ▸ Arthur Cabral’s goal at minute 48 put Botafogo in the lead for good and set the stage for two more crucial strikes that sealed their victory.