Match report
Palmeiras Defeats Botafogo 1-0 in Club World Cup Thriller
Palmeiras
1–0
AET
Botafogo
Jun 28, 2025
Palmeiras emerged victorious in their clash against Botafogo during the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite being reduced to ten men late in the game, Palmeiras managed to secure a crucial 1-0 win thanks to Paulinho's goal in stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Palmeiras 1–0 Botafogo
- • Goal scorer: Paulinho (Palmeiras, 100' from Richard Ríos assist)
- • Red card: Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras, 116')
- • Yellow cards: Marcal (Botafogo), Alexander Barboza (Botafogo), Alex Telles (Botafogo), Artur (Botafogo), Newton (Botafogo), Á. Montoro (Botafogo)
Lineups
Palmeiras
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 Weverton (G)
- 4 A. Giay (D)
- 15 G. Gómez (D)
- 3 Bruno Fuchs (D)
- 22 J. Piquerez (D)
- 8 R. Ríos (M)
- 32 E. Martínez (M)
- 40 Allan (M)
- 18 Maurício (M)
- 41 Estêvão (M)
- 9 Vitor Roque (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Micael
- 5 A. Moreno
- 17 F. Torres
- 12 Mayke
- 31 Luighi Hanri
- 10 Paulinho
- 34 Kaiky Naves
- 23 Raphael Veiga
- 42 J. López
- 30 Lucas Evangelista
- 2 Marcos Rocha
- 7 Felipe Anderson
- 14 Marcelo Lomba
- 6 Vanderlan
- 39 Thalys
Botafogo
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 John (G)
- 2 Vitinho (D)
- 32 Jair (D)
- 20 A. Barboza (D)
- 13 Alex Telles (D)
- 25 Allan (M)
- 5 Danilo Barbosa (M)
- 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
- 7 Artur (F)
- 99 Igor Jesus (F)
- 10 J. Savarino (F)
Substitutes
- 98 Arthur Cabral
- 31 Kaio Pantaleão
- 28 Newton
- 30 J. Correa
- 66 Cuiabano
- 8 Á. Montoro
- 39 G. Mastriani
- 9 Rwan Cruz
- 1 Raul
- 21 Marçal
- 24 Léo Linck
- 57 David Ricardo
- 4 M. Ponte
- 16 Nathan Fernandes
- 23 S. Rodríguez
Timeline
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?' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardMarcal
Argument
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3' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAlexander Barboza
Foul
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35' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardAlex Telles
Argument
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40' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardGustavo Gómez
Foul
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64' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 1Off: Estêvão · On: Luighi
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64' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 2Off: Vitor Roque · On: Paulinho
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65' Botafogo Card · Yellow CardArtur
Foul
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66' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano
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66' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2Off: Allan · On: Á. Montoro
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71' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Savarino · On: J. Correa
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83' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4Off: Danilo Barbosa · On: Newton
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84' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5Off: Jair · On: Kayo Pantalean
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85' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 4Off: Maurício · On: F. Torres
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86' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardJoaquín Piquerez
Foul
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90'+4 Botafogo Card · Yellow CardNewton
Foul
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90' Palmeiras subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Martínez · On: A. Moreno
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100' Palmeiras Goal · Normal GoalPaulinho · Assist: Richard Ríos
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103' Botafogo subst · Substitution 6Off: Marlon Freitas · On: Arthur Cabral
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105'+3 Botafogo Card · Yellow CardÁ. Montoro
Foul
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116' Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardGustavo Gómez
Off the ball foul
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116' Palmeiras Card · Red CardGustavo Gómez
Off the ball foul
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120'+2 Palmeiras Card · Yellow CardA. Moreno
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Palmeiras | Botafogo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 85% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 19 | 16 |
| Corners | 15 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 473 | 552 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 9 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 389 | 471 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Palmeiras' late goal by Paulinho in the 100th minute shifted momentum decisively towards their favor.
- ▸ Gustavo Gómez's dismissal for a second yellow card (first one at 86') left Palmeiras with ten men, but they held on to secure the win.