Botafogo and Santos Draw 2-2 in Dramatic Campeonato Brasileiro Showdown
Botafogo and Santos played an intense 2-2 draw in the 30th round of Campeonato Brasileiro 2025, featuring the season's fastest goal and crucial penalty moments.
- • Botafogo and Santos ended the 30th round in a 2-2 draw at Estádio Nilton Santos.
- • Joaquín Correa scored both Botafogo goals, including the fastest goal of the season at 22 seconds.
- • Santos equalized twice, with Souza scoring the first and Barreal converting a penalty in the second half.
- • Botafogo remains sixth with 47 points; Santos is 16th with 32 points, close to relegation danger.
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In a thrilling encounter during the 30th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro 2025, Botafogo and Santos played out an electrifying 2-2 draw at Estádio Nilton Santos. Joaquín Correa was the standout player, scoring both goals for Botafogo, including the fastest goal of the season just 22 seconds into the match. The Brazilian club launched into a swift attack initiated by Danilo and Jeffinho that set the tone early. Santos fought back with goals from Souza, who capitalized on a defensive lapse, and Álvaro Barreal, who converted a second-half penalty awarded after a foul on Souza.
Botafogo held the lead twice during the match, with Correa’s second goal coming shortly before halftime, a stunning strike that rekindled hope for a win. However, Santos responded swiftly in the second half, equalizing through Barreal’s clinical penalty. Despite strong attacking pressure from Botafogo and crucial saves by Santos goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, the match ended level. This result maintains Botafogo in sixth place with 47 points, keeping them in the hunt for continental competition qualification. Meanwhile, Santos holds 16th place with 32 points, precariously hovering just above the relegation zone. Both teams now prepare for their upcoming fixtures, with Botafogo facing Mirassol and Santos hosting Fortaleza.
The match underscored the competitiveness of this season’s Brazilian top flight and reflected the fine margins determining league positions this late in the campaign.