Palmeiras v Botafogo: Marlon Freitas meets his old club | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Palmeiras and Botafogo face off in the 7th round of the Brasileirão, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque. The clash between the teams marks the reunion of midfielder Marlon Freitas with his former club.

Controversial Departure

Signed by Palmeiras in January 2025, Marlon Freitas has already played 17 matches for Verdão, providing one assist. The midfielder was considered an idol by the fans until his departure, which was seen as a betrayal by some Botafogo supporters, especially due to the recent rivalry between the teams.

Captain during the 2024 Copa Libertadores victory, Marlon was featured on a large fan banner alongside Botafogo idols, but after his move to Palmeiras, he was removed from the artwork.

In 2023, the player became known for giving a “wink” while delaying the start of the game, which was still tied 3-3, in the match that ended with a 4-3 comeback win for Alviverde against Botafogo. Many fans consider this game to be the one that sealed Alvinegro’s loss of the Brazilian title that year.

For Botafogo, the club he had played for since 2023, Marlon appeared in 186 matches and scored five goals, in addition to winning important titles such as the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores in 2024. In the 2025 season, he played 59 matches, starting 56 of them, scored one goal, and provided five assists. Now, Freitas faces his former club for the first time since joining Alviverde.

Match Details

🟢⚪PALMEIRAS X BOTAFOGO⚫⚪

🏆 Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro 🗓️ Date: 03/18 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)

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