Carlos Vinícius hat-trick as Grêmio fight back to beat Botafogo | OneFootball

With three goals from Carlos Vinícius, Grêmio defeated Botafogo 5-3 on Wednesday at the Arena do Grêmio. With this result, the team from Rio Grande do Sul reached three points in the Brazilian Championship. Meanwhile, the team from Rio also maintained three points in Serie A. Danilo (2) and Arthur Cabral scored for the team from Rio. Carlos Vinícius (3), Tetê, and Edenilson scored for the home team.

Standings Situation

With this result, Grêmio earns its first three points and climbs to fifth place in the standings. Botafogo, on the other hand, is in seventh place in the championship, with three points.

📋 Match Summary

🔵⚫GRÊMIO 5 x 3 BOTAFOGO ⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Brazilian Championship🏟️ Location: Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre (RS)📅 Date: February 4, 2026 (Wednesday)⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)🟨 Yellow Cards: Alexander Barboza, Allan, and Mateo Ponte (Botafogo)🟥 Red Cards: None.

Refereeing

Goals

🔵⚫GRÊMIO: Weverton, João Pedro, Balbuena, Wagner Leonardo, and Marlon; Noriega, Arthur (Dodi), and Monsalve (Willian); Tetê (Edenílson), Pavón (Amuzu), and Carlos Vinicius (André) Coach: Luís Castro

⚫⚪BOTAFOGO: Neto, Mateo Ponte, Newton (Matheus Martins), and Alexander Barboza; Vitinho, Allan (Marquinhos), Danilo, and Alex Telles; Montoro (Barrera), Arthur Cabral, and Santi Rodríguez (Arthur) (Nathan Fernandes) Coach: Martín Anselmi

How the Game Went

The Grêmio started the match trying to pressure Botafogo. However, the team from Rio opened the scoring at 17 minutes, in their first attack. Arthur Cabral was launched, passed by Wagner Leonardo, and finished with no chance for Weverton.

The home team was not intimidated and continued to attack. Grêmio equalized at 25 minutes. After a cross, Mateo Ponte tried to clear but left it at Carlos Vinícius's feet, who sent it into the net.

From then on, the match was open with both teams focused on attacking. The team from Rio was more efficient and took the lead again at 35 minutes. Danilo played a one-two with Montoro, who gave a beautiful pass for Danilo to finish into the goal.

In the second half, the team from Rio Grande do Sul returned with a different attitude. Grêmio equalized at four minutes. Amuzu made another good play and crossed for Carlos Vinícius to head into the net.

The home team continued to attack and turned the game around at eight minutes. After a cross, Balbuena headed, and the ball hit Alex Telles's arm. The referee awarded a penalty, converted by Carlos Vinícius.

Botafogo felt the turnaround in the score. Grêmio scored the fourth goal at 14 minutes. Once again, Amuzu crossed, and this time Tetê sent it into the net.

Only after the fourth goal did Botafogo manage to react in the match. The team from Rio almost scored the third at 16 minutes when Barrera was launched into the area and hit the post. Grêmio responded with André. The forward took advantage of a low cross but shot at Neto.

The home team continued to take advantage of the spaces given by Botafogo and scored the fifth goal at 33 minutes. André was launched into the area and shot for Neto's save. However, Edenílson picked up the rebound and sent it into the net.

The team from Rio did not give up and reduced the deficit at 40 minutes. Danilo took advantage of a cross and volleyed into the goal. The ball deflected off the defense and left Weverton out of the play. Even so, Botafogo did not have time to react and saw Grêmio manage the result to leave the field with the victory.

Upcoming Matches

In the next round, Grêmio faces São Paulo on Wednesday at Morumbi. The following day, Botafogo will have the classic against Fluminense at Maracanã.

By Gazeta Press

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