Match report

Palmeiras Defeats Botafogo 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Palmeiras
Palmeiras
2–1
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Mar 18, 2026

Palmeiras secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Botafogo in their Serie A clash, with Allan Elias and J. Arias on the scoresheet. Botafogo's Danilo managed to reduce the deficit with a late goal but couldn't overturn the deficit. The match saw significant momentum shifts with Botafogo's early red card and Palmeiras' subsequent goal.

Key Facts

  • • Palmeiras 2–1 Botafogo (Serie A)
  • • Allan Elias scored the opening goal in the 9th minute, assisted by Andreas Pereira
  • • Cristian Medina was sent off with a red card in the 45th minute for a professional foul
  • • J. Arias doubled Palmeiras' lead in the 53rd minute, also assisted by Andreas Pereira
  • • Danilo scored for Botafogo in the 59th minute to make it 2-1
  • • R. Sosa received a yellow card for Palmeiras in the 88th minute

Lineups

Palmeiras

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Carlos Miguel (G)
  • 4 A. Giay (D)
  • 15 G. Gomez (D)
  • 26 Murilo (D)
  • 56 Arthur Gabriel (D)
  • 8 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 40 Allan Elias (M)
  • 18 Mauricio (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 42 J. Lopez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Marcelo Lomba
  • 7 Felipe Anderson
  • 3 Bruno Fuchs
  • 32 E. Martinez
  • 19 R. Sosa
  • 9 Vitor Roque
  • 30 Lucas Evangelista
  • 22 J. Piquerez
  • 12 Khellven
  • 6 Jefte
  • 31 Luighi
  • 48 Larson

Botafogo

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Raul Steffens (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 15 Bastos (D)
  • 5 N. Ferraresi (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 8 Danilo (M)
  • 14 J. Barrera (M)
  • 6 C. Medina (M)
  • 10 A. Montoro (M)
  • 11 Matheus Martins (F)
  • 17 Junior Santos (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Leo Linck
  • 30 J. Correa
  • 19 Arthur Cabral
  • 23 S. Rodriguez
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 16 Nathan Fernandes
  • 88 Edenilson
  • 21 Marcal
  • 7 Artur
  • 77 L. M. Villalba Jaume
  • 34 G. Justino
  • 48 Arthur Novaes

Timeline

  1. Palmeiras
    9' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    Allan Elias · Assist: Andreas Pereira
  2. Botafogo
    45' Botafogo Card · Red Card
    Cristian Medina

    Professional foul last man

  3. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Júnior Santos · On: S. Rodríguez
  4. Palmeiras
    53' Palmeiras Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Arias · Assist: Andreas Pereira
  5. Botafogo
    57' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Barrera · On: L. M. Villalba Jaume
  6. Botafogo
    59' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Danilo
  7. Botafogo
    70' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Ferraresi · On: G. Justino
  8. Palmeiras
    71' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Maurício · On: R. Sosa
  9. Botafogo
    71' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bastos · On: Artur
  10. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. López · On: Vitor Roque
  11. Palmeiras
    72' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Andreas Pereira · On: Lucas Evangelista
  12. Botafogo
    80' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheus Martins · On: J. Correa
  13. Palmeiras
    85' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Allan Elias · On: Felipe Anderson
  14. Palmeiras
    85' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Arias · On: Larson
  15. Palmeiras
    88' Palmeiras Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sosa

    Argument

  16. Botafogo
    89' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Correa

    Foul

  17. Botafogo
    90'+6 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    L. M. Villalba Jaume

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Palmeiras Botafogo
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 401 368
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.71 0.60
Shots off Target 11 1
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 344 304
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Botafogo's red card to Cristian Medina in the 45th minute shifted the momentum in Palmeiras' favor, allowing them to score a second goal just minutes later.
  • ▸ Danilo's goal in the 59th minute provided a glimmer of hope for Botafogo, but they were unable to capitalize on their late surge with ten men.