Match report

Botafogo Stuns Cruzeiro with 4-0 Victory in Serie A Clash

Botafogo
Botafogo
4–0
FT
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
Jan 30, 2026

Botafogo delivered an emphatic performance to stun Cruzeiro with a 4-0 victory in their latest Serie A encounter. The game saw Botafogo take the lead early on and never looked back, as they capitalized on multiple opportunities to secure a comprehensive win.

Key Facts

  • • Danilo scored twice for Botafogo (17', 85')
  • • Matheus Martins also found the back of the net at 76'
  • • Artur sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time
  • • Lucas Silva received a yellow card and was substituted off early for Cruzeiro

Lineups

Botafogo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 22 Neto (G)
  • 4 M. Ponte (D)
  • 28 Newton (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 2 Vitinho (M)
  • 8 Danilo (M)
  • 25 Allan (M)
  • 13 Alex Telles (M)
  • 23 S. Rodriguez (F)
  • 19 Arthur Cabral (F)
  • 10 A. Montoro (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Leo Linck
  • 7 Artur
  • 11 Matheus Martins
  • 14 J. Barrera
  • 15 Bastos
  • 16 Nathan Fernandes
  • 21 Marcal
  • 37 K. Barria
  • 39 Arthur Izaque
  • 42 Kadu Santos
  • 48 Arthur Novaes
  • 49 Kauan Toledo

Cruzeiro

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cassio (G)
  • 23 Fagner (D)
  • 15 Fabricio Bruno (D)
  • 34 Jonathan Jesus (D)
  • 6 Kaiki (D)
  • 29 L. Romero (M)
  • 16 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 11 Gerson (M)
  • 10 Matheus Pereira (M)
  • 94 Wanderson (M)
  • 19 Kaio Jorge (F)

Substitutes

  • 81 Otavio Costa
  • 12 William
  • 33 Janderson
  • 43 Joao Marcelo
  • 36 Kaua Prates
  • 88 Christian
  • 8 Matheus Henrique
  • 77 Japa
  • 22 N. Villarreal
  • 99 K. Arroyo
  • 70 Kenji
  • 91 Chico

Timeline

  1. Cruzeiro
    17' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Silva

    Foul

  2. Botafogo
    45'+4 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    Allan

    Foul

  3. Botafogo
    48' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Danilo · Assist: Arthur Cabral
  4. Cruzeiro
    56' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Wanderson · On: K. Arroyo
  5. Botafogo
    63' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Allan · On: Artur
  6. Botafogo
    63' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Matheus Martins
  7. Cruzeiro
    65' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: Christian
  8. Botafogo
    76' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Martins · Assist: Á. Montoro
  9. Cruzeiro
    77' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Romero · On: Matheus Henrique
  10. Cruzeiro
    78' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jonathan Jesus · On: Joao Marcelo
  11. Cruzeiro
    78' Cruzeiro subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gerson · On: Kenji
  12. Botafogo
    81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Á. Montoro · On: Nathan Fernandes
  13. Botafogo
    81' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Marcal
  14. Cruzeiro
    83' Cruzeiro Card · Yellow Card
    Kenji

    Foul

  15. Botafogo
    85' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Danilo · Assist: Nathan Fernandes
  16. Botafogo
    88' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Rodríguez · On: J. Barrera
  17. Botafogo
    90' Botafogo Goal · Normal Goal
    Artur

Match Stats

Stat Botafogo Cruzeiro
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 86%
Offsides 0 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 380 449
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.43 1.43
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 329 385
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Botafogo took the lead through Danilo's brilliant finish, breaking Cruzeiro's resistance at 48'
  • ▸ The introduction of Matheus Martins and Nathan Fernandes provided Botafogo with a fresh impetus, leading to additional goals