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Match Ended - 90'
Substitution 
Kaio Jorge - Lautaro Diaz
Cruzeiro make their fourth substitution with Lautaro Diaz replacing Kaio Jorge.
- 89'
Substitution - Christian
- Matheus Henrique
Leonardo Jardim (Cruzeiro) has taken off Christian who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Matheus Henrique is the replacement.
- 89'
Substitution - Matheus Pereira
- Carlos Eduardo
The away team have replaced Matheus Pereira with Carlos Eduardo. This is the second substitution made today by Leonardo Jardim.
- 75'
Yellow Card 
Joaquin Correa
Joaquin Correa (Botafogo) gets a yellow card.
- 71'
Substitution - Marlon Freitas
- Danilo Oliveira
The home team replace Marlon Freitas with Danilo Oliveira.
- 70'
Substitution - Wanderson
- Marquinhos
Marquinhos is on a sub for Wanderson for Cruzeiro.
- 61'
Yellow Card - Kaiki
Kaiki (Cruzeiro) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
- 59'
Substitution - Allan
- Newton
The home team have replaced Allan with Newton. This is the fourth substitution made today by Davide Ancelotti.
- 59'
Substitution - Artur
- Joaquin Correa
Davide Ancelotti is making the team's third substitution at Nilton Santos with Joaquin Correa replacing Artur.
- 59'
Substitution - Alex Telles
- Cuiabano
Cuiabano is replacing Alex Telles for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.
- 54'
Yellow Card - Allan
Allan for Botafogo has been booked by Matheus Delgado Candancan and will miss the next match due to a suspension.
- 46'
Substitution - Kaio
- David Ricardo
Davide Ancelotti (Botafogo) is making a first substitution, with David Ricardo replacing Kaio.
- 41'
Goal ! - Matheus Pereira (Scorer)
- Kaio Jorge (Assist)
Great finish from Matheus Pereira to give Cruzeiro a 0-2 lead.
That's a fine assist from Kaio Jorge.
- 26'
Yellow Card - Christian
Christian for Cruzeiro has been booked by Matheus Delgado Candancan and receives a first yellow card.
- 23'
Goal ! - Christian (Scorer)
- Kaiki (Assist)
Goal! The away team take a 0-1 lead through Christian.
Kaiki instrumental with a fine assist.
- 9'
Yellow Card - Alexander Barboza
Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) gets a yellow card. He will be suspended from the next match!
Match Started
Line-ups
Botafogo Botafogo Botafogo
46' Out: Kaio
59' Out: Alex Telles
59' Out: Artur
59' Out: Allan
71' Out: Marlon Freitas
Cruzeiro
70' Out: Wanderson
89' Out: Matheus Pereira
89' Out: Christian
90' Out: Kaio Jorge
Statistics
56% News
Head to head
Wins: 0
Draws: 5
Wins: 4
Brasileiro Serie A3 Aug 2025Botafogo0 : 2Cruzeiro- Brasileiro Serie A27 Jul 2024Botafogo0 : 3Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A14 Apr 2024Cruzeiro3 : 2Botafogo
- Brasileiro Serie A3 Dec 2023Botafogo0 : 0Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A6 Aug 2023Cruzeiro0 : 0Botafogo
Form
Botafogo
Copa Libertadores14 Aug 2025Botafogo1 : 0LDU Quito- Brasileiro Serie A9 Aug 2025Fortaleza0 : 5Botafogo
- Copa do Brasil6 Aug 2025Bragantino0 : 1Botafogo
- Brasileiro Serie A3 Aug 2025Botafogo0 : 2Cruzeiro
- Copa do Brasil29 Jul 2025Botafogo2 : 0Bragantino
Cruzeiro- Brasileiro Serie A10 Aug 2025Cruzeiro1 : 2Santos FC SP
- Brasileiro Serie A3 Aug 2025Botafogo0 : 2Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A27 Jul 2025Cruzeiro1 : 2Ceara
- Brasileiro Serie A23 Jul 2025Corinthians0 : 0Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A20 Jul 2025Cruzeiro4 : 0Juventude RS
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Standings
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 13 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 43 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 11 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 37 |
| 3 | Palmeiras | 11 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 36 |
| 4 | EC Bahia | 9 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 33 |
| 5 | Botafogo | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 29 |
| 6 | Sao Paulo | 7 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 29 |
Match information
- Teams:Botafogo FR RJ - Cruzeiro EC MG
- Tournament:Brasileiro Serie A
- Date:Sunday, 3 August 2025
- Hour:15:00
- Venue:Estadio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro
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