Botafogo beat Vasco in the Brasileirão, hot on Bahia’s heels

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·6 November 2025

Botafogo beat Vasco in the Brasileirão, hot on Bahia’s heels

This Wednesday, in a match valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship, Botafogo defeated Vasco 3-0 at the Nilton Santos Stadium and closed in on Bahia. Alex Telles, Artur, and David Ricardo scored the goals for the alvinegra victory, which increased the pressure on the crossmaltino rival.

📊 Standings Situation

With the result, Botafogo reached 51 points and took 6th place, just one point behind Bahia, in fifth place, who lost to Atlético-MG. The fight for a spot in the G5 – possible due to the Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo – became even more intense. Vasco remained with 42 points, in 11th place.

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📋 Match Summary

⚫⚪ BOTAFOGO 3 x 0 VASCO ⚪⚫

🏆 Competition: 32nd round of the Brasileirão 🏟️ Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 📅 Date: November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 🟨 Yellow cards: Alexander Barboza, Artur, and Marlon Freitas (Botafogo); Matheus França and David (Vasco) 🟥 Red cards: None

Refereeing

Referee: Bruno Arleu de Araujo (RJ) Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Correa (RJ) and Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha (RJ) VAR: Diego Pombo Lopez (BA)

Goals

⚽ Alex Telles, at 46’ of the 1st half (Botafogo) ⚽ Artur, at 26’ of the 2nd half (Botafogo) ⚽ David Ricardo, at 31’ of the 2nd half (Botafogo)

⚪⚫ VASCO Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Barros (Hugo Moura), Tchê Tchê (Matheus França), and Coutinho (Thiago Mendes); Rayan, Vegetti (David), and Andrés Gomez (GB) Coach: Fernando Diniz

⚫⚪ BOTAFOGO Léo Linck; Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, and Alex Telles; Marlon Freitas, Danilo (Newton), and Savarino (Cuiabano); Santi Rodríguez (Allan), Correa (Artur), and Arthur Cabral (Chris Ramos) Coach: Davide Ancelotti

📖 How the Game Went

The classic started balanced, with Vasco maintaining more ball possession, but Botafogo being more dangerous in their attacking moves. Léo Jardim saved the crossmaltino in shots from Santi Rodríguez and Vitinho, while the visiting team produced little offensively.

In the added time of the first half, the game changed. Correa was brought down by Cuesta inside the area, and the referee awarded a penalty. Alex Telles took the shot with skill and put Botafogo ahead.

After the break, Vasco tried to react but saw the opponent extend the lead at 26 minutes. Artur received a deep pass and scored as Léo Jardim came out. Shortly after, at 31, David Ricardo rose higher than the defense after a cross and headed into the net, sealing the score. In the final stretch, Botafogo controlled the game and confirmed a convincing victory in front of their fans.