Vasco hit five as Botafogo lose on Tite debut, Brasileirão round 28 table update | OneFootball

Botafogo lost 2-0 to Mirassol in Tite’s first match in charge, pulling the Rio club closer to the relegation fight as round 28 began.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Botafogo sit 11th on 35 points, only seven above the Z4, a nervy start under the new coach for their supporters.

Four other fixtures followed. Atlético-MG drew 1-1 with Chapecoense-SC. Remo were beaten 2-1 by Santos, Vasco thrashed Coritiba 5-0, and São Paulo edged Internacional 1-0.

At the top, Flamengo lead on 57 points with Palmeiras on 56, the title race still tight. Atlético-PR and Bahia share third on 46, with Fluminense, Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG chasing direct Libertadores spots.

The relegation battle remains congested, with Vasco da Gama, Internacional, Remo and Chapecoense-SC currently in the Z4.

Flamengo host Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday 20 in round 28, kick-off 18h30 Brasília time at the Maracanã.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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