Standout star elevates RB Bragantino despite Botafogo edge | OneFootball

Lucas Barbosa equalised in the 15th minute with a low left-footed finish, yet RB Bragantino lost 2-1 to Botafogo. The midfielder's all-action display kept Braga pushing to the end.

He arrived onto Henry Mosquera's cross after a corner and swept in from the centre of the box (15.). The timing of his run and calm contact dragged Massa Bruta level before the break.

After the restart he forced the Fogão goalkeeper into another save with a driven effort from range (25.). He then drew a free kick on the right to pin Glorioso back and keep the pressure on (57.).

Barbosa combined neatly with José Hurtado to create another opening that was blocked inside the area (68.). He later flashed a close-range header wide from Gustavinho's delivery as Braga chased a late leveller (86.). He finished with six attempts, four on target, plus nine touches in the box, underlining his constant penalty-area threat.

His influence stemmed from repeatedly attacking the inside-right channel, arriving onto cut-backs and second balls that kept Fogão's back line unsettled.

Braga host Flamengo next in the Brasileirão, while Fogão visit Athletico Paranaense. How high would you rate Barbosa's performance tonight?