Match report

Botafogo Stuns Fortaleza EC with a 4-2 Victory in Serie A

Botafogo
Botafogo
4–2
FT
Fortaleza EC
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

  1. Fortaleza EC
    17' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    Breno Lopes · Assist: A. Bareiro
  2. Fortaleza EC
    40' Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    E. Mancuso

    Foul

  3. Fortaleza EC
    45'+4 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bareiro

    Time wasting

  4. Botafogo
    45' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Á. Montoro
  5. Fortaleza EC
    46' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yago Pikachu · On: Matheus Rossetto
  6. Botafogo
    48' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Arthur Cabral · Assist: Vitinho
  7. Fortaleza EC
    53' Fortaleza EC Var · Penalty confirmed
    Lucas Gazal
  8. Fortaleza EC
    56' Fortaleza EC Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Bareiro · Assist: A. Bareiro
  9. Fortaleza EC
    64' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Bareiro · On: Deyverson
  10. Botafogo
    68' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano
  11. Botafogo
    68' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Artur · On: S. Rodríguez
  12. Fortaleza EC
    70' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diogo Barbosa · On: Weverson
  13. Botafogo
    79' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vitinho · On: M. Ponte
  14. Fortaleza EC
    82' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Breno Lopes · On: Rodrigo
  15. Fortaleza EC
    82' Fortaleza EC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pierre · On: Lucas Crispim
  16. Botafogo
    84' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcal · Assist: S. Rodríguez
  17. Fortaleza EC
    90'+1 Fortaleza EC Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo

    Foul

  18. Botafogo
    90' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Barrera · On: Newton
  19. Botafogo
    90' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Á. Montoro · On: Kauan Toledo
  20. Botafogo
    90' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    M. 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.