Botafogo hosts Cruzeiro this Sunday (3), at Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.The team from Rio comes from a 2-0 victory over Bragantino in the r...
Botafogo hosts Cruzeiro this Sunday (3), at Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.
The team from Rio comes from a 2-0 victory over Bragantino in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.
In the Brasileirão, where they have 26 points and are in sixth place, Fogão drew in the last round against Corinthians at home, 1-1.
Cruzeiro, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back this season, as the team from Minas Gerais hasn't won in three matches. There were two draws and one loss:
A loss to Ceará and a draw against Corinthians in the league, as well as a draw with CRB in the Copa do Brasil.
Even so, Cabuloso is still in the fight for the top spot in the Brasileirão.
They are second in the table, with 34 points, two behind leaders Flamengo.
Botafogo
Coach Davide Ancelotti keeps the core of the team that appeared in the previews.
Midfielder Danilo, the most expensive signing in Botafogo’s history, who was undergoing a physical reconditioning process, may make his official debut.
He appears on the bench.
O Glorioso tá escalado para enfrentar o Cruzeiro! VAMOS COM TUDO! 💪🏾🔥 #VamosBOTAFOGO
— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) August 3, 2025
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Cruzeiro
The main question for Leonardo Jardim was at right back.
🦊📝 O Cruzeiro está escalado para a partida contra o Botafogo! VAMOS, CABULOSO!!
— Cruzeiro 🦊 (@Cruzeiro) August 3, 2025
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With Fagner’s injury, William was confirmed in the starting lineup.
In addition, the Portuguese coach brings back Lucas Silva, Villalba, and Matheus Pereira to the team.
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