Danilo shines with two assists as Botafogo beat Sport in Copa do Brasil 👏 | OneFootball

Midfielder Danilo was one of the standout players in Botafogo’s 3-2 comeback win over Sport this Tuesday, in the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship at Nilton Santos. The 24-year-old provided the assists for both the second and third goals for Glorioso, both scored by the young Panamanian Kadir Barría.

In addition to his direct involvement in the goals, the number 35 played a key role in building up the plays. He recorded an 86% pass accuracy (65/76), won six out of nine duels, completed two out of three dribble attempts, and also contributed offensively with three key passes.

Defensively, Danilo also stood out, tallying two tackles and two interceptions. The data is from SofaScore.

Danilo’s Season with Botafogo

In 2025, wearing the Botafogo shirt, Danilo has already played 16 matches (12 of them as a starter), as well as scoring one goal and providing three assists. The midfielder has been establishing himself as a key piece in Davide Ancelotti’s tactical setup.

League Standings

The victory over Sport was good for Fogão, who aimed to win their last three home games to secure a spot in the Libertadores. With this result, Alvinegro reached 55 points and climbed to fifth place in the table.

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