Match report
Corinthians Stalls Botafogo, Draws 2-2 in Serie A Clash
Corinthians
2–2
FT
Botafogo
Nov 30, 2025
Corinthians managed to hold off Botafogo in a high-stakes Serie A encounter, securing a 2-2 draw after an intense match filled with key substitutions and red cards. Raniele opened the scoring for Corinthians early on but Botafogo fought back with goals from Cuiabano and J. Barrera before Gustavo Henrique equalized late.
Key Facts
- • Corinthians 2–2 Botafogo
- • Raniele scored the first goal for Corinthians at minute 7
- • Botafogo's J. Barrera and Cuiabano netted their team's goals in minutes 60 and 66 respectively
- • Gustavo Henrique equalized for Corinthians with a late goal at minute 82
- • Jeffinho of Botafogo received a red card at the start due to violent conduct
Lineups
Corinthians
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Hugo Souza (G)
- 2 Matheuzinho (D)
- 47 Joao Pedro (D)
- 13 Gustavo Henrique (D)
- 21 Matheus Bidu (D)
- 19 A. Carrillo (M)
- 14 Raniele (M)
- 27 Breno Bidon (M)
- 8 R. Garro (M)
- 9 Yuri Alberto (F)
- 61 Dieguinho (F)
Substitutes
- 40 Felipe Longo
- 5 Andre Ramalho
- 25 Caca
- 26 F. Angileri
- 46 Hugo
- 7 Maycon
- 35 Charles Rigon
- 49 Andre
- 11 Angel Romero
- 29 Vitinho
- 43 Talles Magno
- 56 Gui Negao
Botafogo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 24 Leo Linck (G)
- 4 M. Ponte (D)
- 21 Marcal (D)
- 57 David Ricardo (D)
- 6 Cuiabano (D)
- 28 Newton (M)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 7 Artur (M)
- 10 J. Savarino (M)
- 30 J. Correa (M)
- 37 K. Barria (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Raul Steffens
- 8 A. Montoro
- 13 Alex Telles
- 14 J. Barrera
- 23 S. Rodriguez
- 25 Allan
- 26 Gabriel Bahia
- 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
- 47 Jeffinho
- 58 Caua Zappelini
- 64 Marquinhos
- 98 Arthur Cabral
Timeline
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?' Botafogo Card · Red CardJeffinho
Violent conduct
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7' Corinthians Goal · Normal GoalRaniele · Assist: Dieguinho
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32' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Savarino · On: Á. Montoro
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33' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardM. Ponte
Foul
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41' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardNewton
Persistent fouling
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46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Correa · On: J. Barrera
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46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: Newton · On: Allan
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56' Corinthians Card · Yellow CardRaniele
Foul
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57' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Barria · On: Arthur Cabral
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60' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalCuiabano · Assist: Á. Montoro
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62' Corinthians subst · Substitution 1Off: André Carrillo · On: Maycon
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62' Corinthians subst · Substitution 2Off: Breno Bidon · On: Andre
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66' Botafogo Goal · Normal GoalJ. Barrera
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70' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: S. Rodríguez
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74' Corinthians subst · Substitution 3Off: Matheus Bidu · On: Fabrizio Angileri
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74' Corinthians subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Garro · On: Vitinho
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74' Corinthians subst · Substitution 5Off: Dieguinho · On: Gui Negao
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82' Corinthians Goal · Normal GoalGustavo Henrique · Assist: Vitinho
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85' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAllan
Argument
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90' Corinthians Card · Yellow CardMatheuzinho
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Corinthians | Botafogo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 82% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 450 | 289 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | 2.26 | 0.66 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 238 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 7 |
| Saves | 0 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Botafogo's early red card to Jeffinho shifted momentum towards Corinthians, who capitalized with an early goal from Raniele
- ▸ Despite being down a man, Botafogo showed resilience and managed two goals through Cuiabano and J. Barrera, putting pressure on the home team