With two straight wins in Serie B, Athletico visits Botafogo-SP, this Saturday (06/09), at 16h (Brasilia), for the 25th round. The duel will be at Santa Cruz Stadium, in Ribeirão Preto and will be broadcast by ESPN, Rede TV and Disney+. See here how to sign!
Hurricane is the 11th place in Serie B, with 33 points. In the last round, he beat Novorizontino at home by 2-1 score. Panther is in 16th position with 28 points. In the previous duel, he defeated Goiás away from home 3-2.
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Athletic lineup against Botafogo-SP
Coach Odair Hellmann has the embezzlement of defender Arthur Dias, who has been a starter, but will be low due to muscle discomfort. On the other hand, the Esquivel side is back to the team after being spared by muscle wear.
Another absence is the midfielder João Cruz, in the service of the Brazilian U-20 National Team.
Likely athletic lineup: Santos, Benavidity, Aguirre, Belezi and Esquivel; Felipinho, Patrick and Zapelli; Leozinho, Mendoza and Living. Technical: Odair Hellmann.
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Botafogo-SP x Athletico: time and where to watch
- Series B – 25th Round
- Data: Saturday, September 6, 2025
- Time: 17h (from Brasilia)
- Transmission: Network TV (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ default (streaming)
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ATHLETICO RESULTS
- 08/30 – Athletico 2 × 1 Novorizontino – Series B
- 08/27 – Athletico 0 x 1 Corinthians – Brazil Cup (Ida)
- 23/08 – CRB 0 x 1 Athletico – Série B
- 08/16 – Athletico 1 × 1 Cuiabá – Series B
- 08/11 – Cricipuma 4 x 2 Athletico – Series B
Next Athletico Games
- 06/09 – 17h – Botafogo x Athletico – Series B
- 09/10 – 21h30 – Corinthians x Athletico – Copa do Brasil
- 09/16 – 21h35 – Chapecoense x Athletico – Series B
- 09/21 – 19h – Athletico x Vila Nova – Series B
- 24/09 – 19h – Athletic x Athletico – Série B
Athletic classifications
- Series B of the Brazilian Championship: 11th place
- Brazil Cup: quarterfinals
