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Match Ended - 90'
Red Card 
David Ricardo
Botafogo are down to 10 men after David Ricardo has been shown a red card.
- 90'
Substitution 
Christian - Matheus Henrique
Leonardo Jardim is making the team's fifth substitution at Governador Magalhaes Pinto with Matheus Henrique replacing Christian.
- 90'
Substitution - Matheus Pereira
- Yannick Bolasie
Leonardo Jardim (Cruzeiro) is making a fourth substitution, with Yannick Bolasie replacing Matheus Pereira.
- 90'
Goal ! - Alex Telles (Scorer)
Goal! The away team is awarded a penalty in Belo Horizonte. Alex Telles converts to level the scoring at 2-2.
- 89'
Substitution - Jordan Barrera
- Kadir Barria
The away team have replaced Jordan Barrera with Kadir Barria. This is the fourth substitution made today by Davide Ancelotti.
- 86'
Substitution - Lucas Silva
- Walace
Leonardo Jardim (Cruzeiro) is making a third substitution, with Walace replacing Lucas Silva.
- 86'
Substitution - Allan
- Newton
The away team replace Allan with Newton.
- 85'
Substitution - Vitinho
- Kauan Almeida Toledo
Kauan Almeida Toledo is replacing Vitinho for the away team.
- 67'
Yellow Card - Allan
Allan (Botafogo) has received a yellow card from Anderson Daronco.
- 69'
Substitution - Kaio Jorge
- Keny Arroyo
Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro) has replaced the possibly injured Kaio Jorge.
- 69'
Substitution - Luis Sinisterra
- Carlos Eduardo
Leonardo Jardim is making the team's first substitution at Governador Magalhaes Pinto with Carlos Eduardo replacing Luis Sinisterra.
- 67'
Yellow Card - Cassio
Cruzeiro's Cassio has been booked in Belo Horizonte and will miss the next match through suspension.
- 65'
Yellow Card - Jordan Barrera
Jordan Barrera for Botafogo has been booked by Anderson Daronco and receives a first yellow card.
- 57'
Goal ! - Fernando Marcal (Scorer)
- David Ricardo (Assist)
Goal! The away team reduce the deficit to 2-1 through a header from Fernando Marcal.
David Ricardo with an assist there.
- 54'
Yellow Card - Lucas Silva
At Governador Magalhaes Pinto, Lucas Silva has been yellow-carded for the home team.
- 53'
Substitution - Cuiabano
- Alvaro Montoro
Alvaro Montoro is replacing Cuiabano for Botafogo at Governador Magalhaes Pinto.
- 50'
Goal ! - Matheus Pereira (Scorer)
Matheus Pereira puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0.
- 15'
Goal ! - Christian (Scorer)
- Luis Sinisterra (Assist)
Cruzeiro's Christian scores with his head to give his side a 1-0 lead.
That's a fine assist from Luis Sinisterra.
Match Started
Line-ups
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
69' Out: Luis Sinisterra
69' Out: Kaio Jorge
86' Out: Lucas Silva
90' Out: Matheus Pereira
90' Out: Christian
Botafogo
53' Out: Cuiabano
85' Out: Vitinho
86' Out: Allan
89' Out: Jordan Barrera
Statistics
43% Head to head
Wins: 4
Draws: 6
Wins: 0
Brasileiro Serie A4 Dec 2025Cruzeiro2 : 2Botafogo- Brasileiro Serie A3 Aug 2025Botafogo0 : 2Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A27 Jul 2024Botafogo0 : 3Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A14 Apr 2024Cruzeiro3 : 2Botafogo
- Brasileiro Serie A3 Dec 2023Botafogo0 : 0Cruzeiro
Form
Cruzeiro- Brasileiro Serie A7 Dec 2025Santos FC SP3 : 0Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A4 Dec 2025Cruzeiro2 : 2Botafogo
- Brasileiro Serie A29 Nov 2025Ceara1 : 1Cruzeiro
- Brasileiro Serie A23 Nov 2025Cruzeiro3 : 0Corinthians
- Brasileiro Serie A20 Nov 2025Juventude RS3 : 3Cruzeiro
Botafogo- Brasileiro Serie A7 Dec 2025Botafogo4 : 2Fortaleza
- Brasileiro Serie A4 Dec 2025Cruzeiro2 : 2Botafogo
- Brasileiro Serie A30 Nov 2025Corinthians2 : 2Botafogo
- Brasileiro Serie A22 Nov 2025Botafogo3 : 2Gremio
- Brasileiro Serie A18 Nov 2025Botafogo3 : 2Sport Recife
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Standings
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Palmeiras | 23 | 7 | 8 | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 19 | 13 | 6 | 38 | 70 |
| 4 | Mirassol | 18 | 13 | 7 | 38 | 67 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 19 | 7 | 12 | 38 | 64 |
| 6 | Botafogo | 17 | 12 | 9 | 38 | 63 |
| 7 | EC Bahia | 17 | 9 | 12 | 38 | 60 |
Match information
- Teams:Cruzeiro EC MG - Botafogo FR RJ
- Tournament:Brasileiro Serie A
- Date:Thursday, 4 December 2025
- Hour:22:30
- Venue:Governador Magalhaes Pinto, Belo Horizonte
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