Match report

Botafogo Stuns RB Bragantino 2-1 in Serie A Clash

RB Bragantino
RB Bragantino
1–2
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Mar 21, 2026

Botafogo secured a surprising victory against RB Bragantino in the Serie A, defeating them 2-1. The match began with a penalty for Botafogo, converting it into an early lead with Alex Telles scoring. RB Bragantino quickly equalized through Lucas Barbosa, but Alexander Barboza's late goal secured the win for Botafogo. This result could significantly impact the standings as both teams aim to climb the table.

Key Facts

  • • Botafogo defeated RB Bragantino 2-1 in the Serie A.
  • • Alex Telles scored the opening penalty goal for Botafogo in the 8th minute.
  • • Lucas Barbosa equalized for RB Bragantino in the 15th minute.
  • • Alexander Barboza's goal in the 71st minute was the match-winner for Botafogo.

Lineups

RB Bragantino

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cleiton (G)
  • 34 A. Hurtado (D)
  • 4 Alix Vinicius (D)
  • 16 Gustavo Marques (D)
  • 29 Juninho Capixaba (D)
  • 35 Matheus Fernandes (M)
  • 6 Gabriel (M)
  • 21 Lucas Barbosa (M)
  • 20 Rodriguinho (M)
  • 30 H. Mosquera (M)
  • 8 Eduardo Sasha (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Tiago Volpi
  • 9 I. Pitta
  • 5 Fabinho
  • 15 I. Sosa
  • 22 Gustavo Neves
  • 17 Vinicinho
  • 27 Davi Gomes
  • 51 Caue Nascimento
  • 52 R. Tavares
  • 14 Pedro Henrique
  • 3 Eduardo Santos
  • 32 J. Herrera

Botafogo

Starting XI

  • 1 Raul Steffens (G)
  • 4 M. Ponte (D)
  • 5 N. Ferraresi (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 8 Danilo (M)
  • 10 A. Montoro (M)
  • 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
  • 11 Matheus Martins (M)
  • 17 Junior Santos (F)
  • 30 J. Correa (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Leo Linck
  • 25 Allan
  • 19 Arthur Cabral
  • 2 Vitinho
  • 14 J. Barrera
  • 16 Nathan Fernandes
  • 88 Edenilson
  • 21 Marcal
  • 7 Artur
  • 77 L. M. Villalba Jaume
  • 34 G. Justino
  • 45 Caio Valle

Timeline

  1. Botafogo
    5' Botafogo Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Correa
  2. Botafogo
    8' Botafogo Goal · Penalty
    Alex Telles
  3. RB Bragantino
    15' RB Bragantino Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Barbosa · Assist: Henry Mosquera
  4. RB Bragantino
    24' RB Bragantino Var · Goal cancelled
    Henry Mosquera
  5. Botafogo
    36' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    S. Rodríguez

    Argument

  6. RB Bragantino
    38' RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    Juninho Capixaba

    Foul

  7. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Vitinho
  8. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Júnior Santos · On: L. M. Villalba Jaume
  9. RB Bragantino
    56' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Gustavo Neves
  10. Botafogo
    60' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Rodríguez · On: Allan
  11. RB Bragantino
    68' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matheus Fernandes · On: I. Sosa
  12. RB Bragantino
    68' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Henry Mosquera · On: J. Herrera
  13. Botafogo
    71' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Ferraresi · On: G. Justino
  14. Botafogo
    71' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexander Barboza · Assist: Danilo
  15. RB Bragantino
    74' RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    Alix Vinicius

    Foul

  16. RB Bragantino
    80' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Eduardo Sasha · On: I. Pitta
  17. RB Bragantino
    80' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gabriel Girotto · On: Davi Gomes
  18. Botafogo
    84' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Martins

    Time wasting

  19. Botafogo
    84' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Matheus Martins · On: Edenilson
  20. Botafogo
    90'+1 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Edenilson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat RB Bragantino Botafogo
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 72%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 8
Corners 11 6
Total Passes 400 287
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.45 1.18
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 334 208
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty goal by Alex Telles in the 8th minute set Botafogo on the offensive, creating a strong start for the team.
  • ▸ Alexander Barboza's late goal in the 71st minute shifted momentum decisively in favor of Botafogo, ultimately securing their victory.