Match report

Atletico Paranaense Defeats Botafogo 4-1 in Serie A Clash

Atletico Paranaense
Atletico Paranaense
4–1
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Mar 29, 2026

Atletico Paranaense secured a decisive victory over Botafogo in a thrilling Serie A encounter, triumphing 4-1. Key contributions from K. Viveros and L. Esquivel made the difference as Atletico Paranaense dominated the match. Botafogo briefly leveled the game but could not hold off the relentless attacks from their opponents.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Paranaense defeated Botafogo 4-1
  • • K. Viveros scored twice (4' and 45')
  • • L. Esquivel added another goal (81')
  • • J. F. Aguirre Tabares also found the net (49')
  • • Edenilson scored for Botafogo (43')

Lineups

Atletico Paranaense

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Santos (G)
  • 4 Arthur Dias (D)
  • 33 F. Aguirre (D)
  • 37 L. Esquivel (D)
  • 29 G. Benavidez (M)
  • 16 Jadson (M)
  • 14 Luiz Gustavo (M)
  • 7 S. Mendoza (M)
  • 53 Dudu Kogitzki (F)
  • 20 Julimar (F)
  • 9 K. Viveros (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Mycael
  • 27 J. Portilla
  • 6 Leo Derik
  • 5 Felipinho
  • 3 Leo
  • 13 C. Teran
  • 10 B. Zapelli
  • 70 Renan Peixoto
  • 2 Gilberto Junior
  • 21 Leozinho
  • 26 Claudinho
  • 8 Joao Cruz

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Raul Steffens (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 15 Bastos (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 6 C. Medina (M)
  • 88 Edenilson (M)
  • 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
  • 10 A. Montoro (M)
  • 11 Matheus Martins (M)
  • 19 Arthur Cabral (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Leo Linck
  • 27 Caio Roque
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 14 J. Barrera
  • 16 Nathan Fernandes
  • 17 Junior Santos
  • 3 Ythallo
  • 77 L. M. Villalba Jaume
  • 42 Kadu Santos
  • 34 G. Justino
  • 55 Wallace Davi
  • 45 Caio Valle

Timeline

  1. Atletico Paranaense
    4' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Viveros · Assist: Dudu Kogitzki
  2. Atletico Paranaense
    17' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Gustavo

    Persistent fouling

  3. Botafogo
    36' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Cristian Medina

    Persistent fouling

  4. Botafogo
    43' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Edenilson
  5. Atletico Paranaense
    45' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Viveros · Assist: G. Benavidez
  6. Botafogo
    48' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Barboza

    Foul

  7. Atletico Paranaense
    49' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal Goal
    J. F. Aguirre Tabares · Assist: L. Esquivel
  8. Atletico Paranaense
    56' Atletico Paranaense Card · Yellow Card
    Arthur Dias

    Argument

  9. Botafogo
    58' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Rodríguez · On: Júnior Santos
  10. Botafogo
    58' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matheus Martins · On: L. M. Villalba Jaume
  11. Atletico Paranaense
    61' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Arthur Dias · On: C. Teran
  12. Atletico Paranaense
    61' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Julimar · On: B. Zapelli
  13. Botafogo
    74' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Nathan Fernandes
  14. Botafogo
    75' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edenilson · On: J. Barrera
  15. Atletico Paranaense
    81' Atletico Paranaense Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Esquivel
  16. Atletico Paranaense
    88' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dudu Kogitzki · On: Camilo Portilla
  17. Botafogo
    90'+2 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Júnior Santos

    Foul

  18. Atletico Paranaense
    90' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Mendoza · On: Leo Derik
  19. Atletico Paranaense
    90' Atletico Paranaense subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Viveros · On: Renan Peixoto

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Paranaense Botafogo
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 86% 86%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 352 404
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 1.34 0.81
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 301 347
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early goal by K. Viveros set the tone for Atletico Paranaense
  • ▸ L. Esquivel's goal sealed the victory with 10 minutes left in the game
  • ▸ Botafogo's Edenilson briefly leveled the match but could not keep up with the relentless Atletico Paranaense offense