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·4 febbraio 2026
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·4 febbraio 2026
Grêmio and Botafogo are set for the clash this Wednesday (4) for the second round of the Brasileirão.
The match marks the reunion of coach Luis Castro with the Rio de Janeiro club, which he managed between 2022 and 2023.
Botafogo leads the championship table after thrashing Cruzeiro in the first round, while Grêmio was defeated by Fluminense.
See below the starting players for the match:
Monsalve and Pavón earn spots in the starting lineup, leaving Willian, Amuzu, and Edenílson on the bench.
Additionally, Noriega takes Dodi's place and pairs with Arthur in front of the defense.
Braithwaite and Villasanti are still recovering from injuries and will miss the game this Wednesday.

Martín Anselmi keeps the starting lineup that defeated Cruzeiro in the first round.
Montoro, Santi Rodríguez, and Arthur Cabral form the offensive sector.

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