Portal dos Dragões
·22 de janeiro de 2026
Martín Anselmi makes winning start in charge of Botafogo

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·22 de janeiro de 2026

The era of Martín Anselmi begins at Botafogo. The former FC Porto coach took his place on the bench for the first time in the victory against Volta Redonda, on Wednesday night, with a score of 1-0.
In the third round of the Carioca State Championship, pertaining to Group B, Botafogo took the field with several starters and the new coach on the bench. In the first two matches, Anselmi watched from the stands and under-20 players were used.
Despite creating some chances in the first half, Botafogo went into the break tied 0-0 with Volta Redonda. In the second half, the young Argentine Álvaro Montoro scored the only goal of the match.
After the match, Anselmi confirmed the transfer of Savarino to Fluminense – the player did not participate in this match. Botafogo leads Group B.
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