Match report

Botafogo Defeats Gremio 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Botafogo
Botafogo
3–2
FT
Gremio
Gremio
Nov 22, 2025

In an intense match that saw Botafogo secure a thrilling 3-2 victory against Gremio, the home team demonstrated strong offensive plays. With early goals from Cuiabano and Artur setting the tone in the first half, Botafogo maintained their lead despite fierce resistance from Gremio. Key substitutions by both teams did not alter the course of the match significantly until Marcal sealed a crucial third goal for Botafogo. Gremio made a late push but ultimately fell short.

Key Facts

  • • Botafogo 3-2 Gremio in Serie A
  • • Goals: Cuiabano (15'), Artur (19', assist by Danilo), Marcal (83') for Botafogo; Andre Henrique (49', assist by C. Pavon), Carlos Vinicius (90', assist by C. Pavon) for Gremio
  • • Substitutions: Newton for Danilo, J. Barrera and Arthur Cabral for J. Correa and K. Barria in Botafogo; Alysson and F. Cristaldo for Lucas Esteves and E. Noriega in Gremio

Lineups

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Leo Linck (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 57 David Ricardo (D)
  • 6 Cuiabano (D)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 35 Danilo (M)
  • 7 Artur (M)
  • 10 J. Savarino (M)
  • 30 J. Correa (M)
  • 37 K. Barria (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Raul Steffens
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 8 A. Montoro
  • 14 J. Barrera
  • 21 Marcal
  • 25 Allan
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia
  • 28 Newton
  • 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
  • 47 Jeffinho
  • 64 Marquinhos
  • 98 Arthur Cabral

Gremio

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Tiago Volpi (G)
  • 14 Marcos Rocha (D)
  • 19 E. Noriega (D)
  • 53 Gustavo Martins (D)
  • 23 Marlon (D)
  • 17 Dodi (M)
  • 6 G. Cuellar (M)
  • 47 Alysson (M)
  • 8 Edenilson (M)
  • 25 Lucas Esteves (M)
  • 77 Andre Henrique (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Gabriel Grando
  • 2 Joao Lucas
  • 4 Walter Kannemann
  • 7 C. Pavon
  • 10 F. Cristaldo
  • 15 Camilo Reijers
  • 16 A. Aravena
  • 21 Jemerson
  • 30 Enzo
  • 40 Jardiel
  • 44 Viery
  • 95 Carlos Vinicius

Timeline

  1. Botafogo
    15' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Cuiabano
  2. Botafogo
    19' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Artur · Assist: Danilo
  3. Botafogo
    27' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Danilo · On: Newton
  4. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alysson · On: C. Pavon
  5. Gremio
    46' Gremio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Esteves · On: F. Cristaldo
  6. Gremio
    49' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Andre Henrique · Assist: C. Pavon
  7. Gremio
    50' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    E. Noriega

    Foul

  8. Botafogo
    55' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Correa · On: J. Barrera
  9. Botafogo
    55' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Barria · On: Arthur Cabral
  10. Gremio
    59' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Dodi

    Foul

  11. Botafogo
    65' Botafogo Var · Penalty cancelled
    J. Savarino
  12. Gremio
    66' Gremio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Edenilson · On: A. Aravena
  13. Gremio
    70' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Marlon

    Foul

  14. Gremio
    72' Gremio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Noriega · On: Viery
  15. Gremio
    72' Gremio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Andre Henrique · On: Carlos Vinicius
  16. Botafogo
    77' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Vitinho

    Time wasting

  17. Gremio
    78' Gremio Card · Yellow Card
    Gustavo Martins

    Foul

  18. Botafogo
    78' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Savarino · On: Á. Montoro
  19. Botafogo
    78' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Artur · On: Marcal
  20. Botafogo
    83' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Marcal · Assist: David Ricardo
  21. Gremio
    90' Gremio Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Vinicius · Assist: C. Pavon

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo Gremio
Fouls 17 8
Pass Accuracy 86% 90%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 440 550
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 5
xG 2.19 1.36
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 377 494
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Botafogo's early goals by Cuiabano and Artur set the tone, establishing an early lead that put pressure on Gremio to react.
  • ▸ Gremio's late goal by Carlos Vinicius showcased their fighting spirit but could not overcome Botafogo's third goal from Marcal.