Botafogo Suffers 2-1 Home Defeat to Remo in Campeonato Brasileiro
Botafogo lost 2-1 at home to Remo in the Campeonato Brasileiro, dropping to ninth place as Remo secured their first away victory this season.
- • Botafogo lost 2-1 to Remo at Estádio Nilton Santos on May 2, 2026.
- • Ferraresi scored first for Botafogo from a corner kick by Alex Telles.
- • Alef Manga and Jajá scored for Remo, with Jajá's goal in stoppage time sealing the win.
- • Botafogo dropped to ninth place with 17 points, risking losing a top-11 position.
Key details
On May 2, 2026, Botafogo was defeated 2-1 by Remo at Estádio Nilton Santos in the 13th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Botafogo initially took the lead when defender Ferraresi scored in the 13th minute from a corner delivered by Alex Telles. However, Remo fought back in the second half with Alef Manga equalizing in the 70th minute after a defensive lapse by Botafogo. The match was decided in stoppage time when Jajá scored from a rebound, securing Remo's first away victory of the season.
The loss impacted Botafogo's league standing, dropping them to ninth place with 17 points and placing their position within the top 11 at risk. Remo advanced to 18th place with 11 points, remaining in the relegation zone despite the morale-boosting win. The match featured several yellow cards, including cautions for Botafogo players Vitinho and Danilo, and Remo's Tchamba and Picco, but no red cards were issued.
Looking ahead, Botafogo is scheduled to face Racing in the fourth round of the Copa Sul-Americana group stage on May 5, 2026, seeking to recover after the setback. The loss also halted Botafogo's positive momentum under coach Franclim Carvalho, highlighting challenges ahead in both domestic and international competitions.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Match round
Sources report different rounds for the match
botafogo.com.br
"the 14th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro"
agenciaesporte.com.br
"the 13th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro"
Why this matters: One source states the match was in the 14th round while the other claims it was in the 13th round. This discrepancy is significant as it affects the context of the league standings and the progression of the tournament.
Next match date
Sources report different dates for Botafogo's next match
botafogo.com.br
"scheduled to compete against Racing on May 5, 2026"
agenciaesporte.com.br
"next game is scheduled against Racing in the Copa Sul-Americana on May 6, 2026"
Why this matters: One source states the next match is on May 5, while the other claims it is on May 6. This discrepancy is important as it affects the timeline for Botafogo's upcoming games.