Botafogo faces São Paulo this Sunday (08/12), at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match valid for the 38th round of the Brazilian Championship. If they win or draw, Fogão will be champion.
On Wednesday (04/12), Botafogo was brave, despite being worn out after the Libertadores title, and beat Inter 1-0, away from home, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The goal of the match was scored by Savarino.
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Botafogo lineup against São Paulo
To try to confirm the Brazilian title, coach Artur Jorge will have goalkeeper John back, who was suspended against Internacional.
However, there are three absences. Right-back Vitinho suffered an injury to his left knee against Inter and will no longer play this season, even outside of the Intercontinental Cup. Another casualty is defender Bastos, still recovering from an injury to his left thigh. Finally, Barboza will also be absent: he received a third yellow card against Inter.
The right-back will be occupied by Mateo Ponte, who came on against Inter. The defense should have Adryelson and Danilo Barbosa.
At left-back, Alex Telles is a doubt. He ended the game against Inter with great physical exhaustion. Marçal and Cuiabano are the alternatives.
Botafogo lineup: John; Mateo Ponte, Adryelson, Danilo Barbosa (Lucas Halter) and Alex Telles (Marçal/Cuiabano); Gregore, Marlon Freita and, Savarino; Thiago Almada, Luiz Henrique and Igor Jesus. Technical: Arthur Jorge.
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Where to watch Botafogo x São Paulo
The game between Botafogo and São Paulo, for Brasileirão, will be broadcast by Globo throughout Brazil, except Paraná, São Paulo and Minas Gerais (open TV), sportv (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view), with retransmission on Globoplay (streaming) via package subscription.
- Date: December 8th (Sunday)
- Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Globo for all of Brazil, except Paraná, São Paulo and Minas Gerais (open TV), sportv (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view), with retransmission on Globoplay (streaming) via package subscription.
Botafogo’s next games
- Botafogo x São Paulo – 12/08 (Wednesday) – 4pm – Brazilian Championship
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Botafogo’s last games: results
See below what Botafogo’s last games were like.
- 04/12 – Inter 0 x 1 Botafogo – Brazilian Championship
- 30/11 – Botafogo 3 x 1 Atlético-MG – Libertadores
- 26/11 – Palmeiras 1 x 3 Botafogo – Brazilian Championship
- 23/11 – Botafogo 1 x 1 Vitória – Brazilian Championship
- 20/11 – Atlético-MG 0 x 0 Botafogo – Brazilian Championship
- 09/11 – Botafogo 0 x 0 Cuiabá – Brazilian Championship
What is Botafogo’s classification?
Check below how Botafogo is doing in each competition.
- Brazilian Championship: 1st place
- Libertadores da América: champion
- Copa do Brasil: eliminated in the round of 16
