Serie A · Matchday 19: Botafogo beat Santos 2-1. The match was played on Thursday, 16 July 2026 at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro); refereed by R. Pereira.
L. E. Jales do Nascimento 41' (Botafogo) · A. Barreal 57' (Santos) · K. Barria 90' (Botafogo)
After a 1-0 first half, the game finished 2-1.
Botafogo held 48% of possession against 52%, attempting 17 shots to Santos's 22.
Shots on target read 7-9 and corners 5-5.
Substitutes: Raul Steffens, Cleber, S. Rodriguez, M. Ponte, J. Barrera, Edenilson, Marcal, Anthony, Kadu Santos, K. Barria, V. H. Goncalves dos Santos, H. G. da Silva Neves
Coach: Franclim Carvalho
Substitutes: Diogenes, Gabriel Menino, Gabriel Bontempo, Nadson, Joao Ananias, Rony, C. Oliva, A. Frias, J. Robinho, S. Pierri, D. Fernandes
Coach: Cuca
Léo Linck (Botafogo) — named player of the match with a 7.7 rating.