Match report

Botafogo Defeats Sport Recife 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Botafogo

3–2

Sport Recife

Nov 18, 2025

Botafogo

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Match

Nov 18, 2025 · FT

Sport Recife

Away

Botafogo staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Sport Recife 3-2, securing three crucial points in the Brazilian Serie A at their home ground. The game was characterized by early brilliance from Léo Pereira and Rafael Thyere for Sport Recife, who scored within the first quarter of an hour. However, Botafogo's resilience shone through with Artur pulling one back before halftime. K. Barria then netted twice in the second half to seal the victory for Botafogo.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Botafogo 3-2 Sport Recife
• Goals: Léo Pereira (14'), Rafael Thyere (28') for Sport Recife; Artur (30'), K. Barria (58', 90+6') for Botafogo
• Yellow Cards: Alex Telles, K. Barria (Botafogo); Lucas Kal, Gabriel, Aderlan, Igor Carius (Sport Recife)
• Substitutions: Chris Ramos, Vitinho, Jeffinho, Cuiabano, J. Savarino (Botafogo); Hyoran, Sérgio Oliveira, Romarinho, Kevyson, Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife)

Lineups

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

24 Leo Linck (G)
2 Vitinho (D)
20 A. Barboza (D)
57 David Ricardo (D)
13 Alex Telles (D)
17 Marlon Freitas (M)
35 Danilo (M)
7 Artur (M)
10 J. Savarino (M)
47 Jeffinho (M)
9 C. Ramos (F)

Substitutes

1 Raul Steffens
4 M. Ponte
6 Cuiabano
8 A. Montoro
14 J. Barrera
21 Marcal
25 Allan
26 Gabriel Bahia
28 Newton
37 K. Barria
39 Gonzalo Mastriani
98 Arthur Cabral

Sport Recife

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 Gabriel (G)
13 Aderlan (D)
15 Rafael Thyere (D)
36 Luan Candido (D)
16 Igor Carius (D)
21 Lucas Kal (M)
14 C. Rivera (M)
17 Matheusinho (M)
10 Lucas Lima (M)
38 Leo Pereira (M)
92 Pablo (F)

Substitutes

22 Caique Franca
42 Adriano Sousa
6 J. Silva
3 Kevyson
54 A. Gomes do Nascimento
27 S. Oliveira
19 Hyoran
11 Romarinho
30 Chrystian Barletta
7 G. Paciencia
9 I. Ramirez

Timeline

14' Sport Recife Goal · Normal Goal

Léo Pereira · Assist: Lucas Lima
24' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card

Alex Telles

Foul
28' Sport Recife Goal · Normal Goal

Rafael Thyere · Assist: Lucas Lima
30' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal

Artur · Assist: Alex Telles
39' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1

Off: Chris Ramos · On: K. Barria
46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2

Off: Vitinho · On: M. Ponte
46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3

Off: Jeffinho · On: J. Barrera
58' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal

K. Barria · Assist: Danilo
61' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card

Lucas Kal

Foul
65' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card

Gabriel

Time wasting
67' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4

Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano
67' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 1

Off: Matheusinho · On: Hyoran
68' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 2

Off: Lucas Kal · On: Sérgio Oliveira
78' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Savarino · On: Á. Montoro
78' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 3

Off: Pablo · On: Romarinho
83' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card

Aderlan

Time wasting
87' Sport Recife Card · Yellow Card

Igor Carius

Time wasting
90'+6 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card

K. Barria
90' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 4

Off: Léo Pereira · On: Kevyson
90' Sport Recife subst · Substitution 5

Off: Lucas Lima · On: Chrystian Barletta
90' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal

K. Barria · Assist: Danilo

Match Stats

Stat	Botafogo	Sport Recife
Fouls	11	7
Pass Accuracy	87%	76%
Offsides	1	3
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	27	15
Corners	7	5
Total Passes	508	336
Yellow Cards	2	4
Blocked Shots	8	6
Shots on Target	9	4
xG	2.55	1.19
Shots off Target	10	5
Possession	60%	40%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	440	257
Shots Inside Box	18	12
Saves	2	6
Shots Outside Box	9	3

Key Match Notes

▸ At 2-0 down in the early stages, Botafogo's momentum shifted significantly with Artur's goal just before halftime, setting the stage for a comeback.
▸ K. Barria's second-half brace (58' and 90+6') was instrumental in turning the game around for Botafogo, demonstrating their tenacity and skill in overcoming adversity.