Danilo stars as Botafogo thrash rivals, see the stats | OneFootball

The first round of the 2026 Brasileirão began with a clear message that Botafogo could be a force to be reckoned with. In the 4-0 thrashing of Cruzeiro, one name stood out above all. Midfielder Danilo not only dictated the pace in midfield, but was also the decisive factor in building the lopsided scoreline.

Stellar performance: the numbers of the “Man of the Match”

Danilo was the engine of the team throughout the 90 minutes. In addition to protecting the defense, the midfielder showed attacking prowess worthy of a number 10 shirt, scoring two goals that fired up the Botafogo fans. According to R10 Score data, efficiency was the hallmark of his performance:

The rout over Cruzeiro puts Botafogo at the top of the table for now and gives the board some breathing room to resolve financial issues. Danilo himself was rumored to leave the club due to delayed payments, which were resolved at the start of 2026.

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