🎥 Flamengo celebrate! Botafogo and Palmeiras play out a draw | OneFootball

There has been a change at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão after 18 rounds.

After seeing Flamengo do its part, Palmeiras faced Botafogo on Sunday night (6).

And they were held to a 0-0 draw with Glorioso at Nilton Santos.

A result that confirmed Rubro-Negro in first place.

The match was valid for round 26 of the competition.

And it featured Carlo Ancelotti in attendance three days before the national team call-up for the next FIFA international window.

Check out the highlights below.

Was only the goal missing?

Botafogo had the better start. They moved the ball well.

And the crowd was getting on Marlon Freitas and Barboza's backs.

Palmeiras gradually found their footing as the minutes went by.

And took control of the game.

There was almost a penalty in the 24th minute.

The appeals were for a red card, but Marçal was shown yellow after bringing down Andreas almost inside the box.

Botafogo's chance before the break came after the No. 10 put Villalba in a great position.

But the Uruguayan forward failed to make it count.

Stalemate holds

The second half also saw Palmeiras with more possession and attacking play.

Maurício would have scored in the 12th minute if not for Gabriel Batista.

The substitutions made by Bellão and Abel did not have the desired effect.

Palmeiras even ended up with one man less. But Barboza's sending-off after catching Huguinho came only in the final minute.

Both sides lacked efficiency.

📊 Standings and schedule 📅

Botafogo moved to 31 points after going five matches without a win.

They are currently in 13th place.

They will return to Brasileirão action next Saturday (12), when they host Red Bull Bragantino.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, reached 53 points. Confirming Flamengo at the top, after they had reached 54 earlier.

Their next league match will also be on Saturday (12). Nubank Parque will host the Choque-Rei.

Before that, however, they have the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals.

They will face LDU next Wednesday (9), also in front of their home fans.

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