Botafogo and Fluminense faced off in a tight match this Saturday (8) during the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, ending in a draw.

The result preserves a five-point gap between the two rivals in the league standings.

Fluminense concludes the day in fourth place, while Botafogo finds itself in seventh position.

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Botafogo took the lead late in the first half with a remarkable free-kick goal from Alex Telles.

Fluminense, featuring a revised lineup from last week’s Copa do Brasil matches, equalized thanks to a goal scored by Ignácio.

This match marked the fifth consecutive draw for the team coached by Luis Zubeldía in the Brasileirão.

The opening goal arrived in the latter stages of the first half when Alex Telles delivered a superb free kick into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Fábio with no chance.

In the second half, Botafogo had opportunities to increase their advantage but struggled with finishing.

Fluminense proved to be more effective, leveling the match with a header from Ignácio.

Botafogo and Fluminense drew this Saturday (8) in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

The result keeps the gap between the rivals at five points in the league table.

Tricolor ends the day in fourth place, while Glorioso will go to sleep in seventh.

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Botafogo opened the scoring at the end of the first half with a stunning free-kick goal from Alex Telles.

With a changed lineup compared to last week’s Copa do Brasil matches, Fluminense equalized through a goal by Ignácio.

This was the fifth consecutive draw for the team coached by Luis Zubeldía in this Brasileirão.

The first goal of the match came in the closing stages of the first half with a brilliant free kick from Alex Telles.

With his contract recently renewed, the left-back fired the ball into the top corner, giving Fábio no chance.

In the second half, Botafogo even had chances to extend the lead, but lacked finishing.

Fluminense were more efficient and leveled the score with a header from Ignácio.

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