Headline: Athletico-PR Secures 3-2 Victory Against Botafogo in Brasileirão Clash
This Monday (24), Athletico-PR triumphed over Botafogo with a score of 3-2 at Nilton Santos Stadium during the closing match of the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Highlights coming up shortly
Despite their contrasting standings in the league and the season overall, the cold and rain appeared to favor the Paraná side, making them feel at home in Rio de Janeiro.
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Within the first 15 minutes, Furacão jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, courtesy of goals from João Cruz and Viveros.
As the teams left the field for halftime, Glorioso fans expressed their discontent with boos.
However, after the interval, Athletico-PR maintained control with little resistance from their opponents.
Viveros scored again, establishing himself at the top of the Brasileirão scoring charts with 16 goals.
In the closing moments, Santi Rodríguez managed to score twice, but Botafogo could not equalize nor appease the frustration of their black-and-white supporters.
The match concluded with a familiar scene in Brazilian football, as players from both teams became involved in a scuffle on the field.
📅 Matchday 25 fixtures
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Saturday (29) – Atlético-MG vs Vitória
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Saturday (29) – São Paulo vs RB Bragantino
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Saturday (29) – Vasco vs Cruzeiro
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Sunday (30) – Athletico-PR vs Fluminense
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Sunday (30) – Flamengo vs Botafogo
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Sunday (30) – Corinthians vs Santos
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Sunday (30) – Mirassol vs Palmeiras
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Sunday (30) – Grêmio vs Chapecoense
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Sunday (30) – Bahia vs Internacional
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Monday (31) – Remo vs Coritiba
📊 Check out the Brasileirão table
Featured photo: Vítor Silva/Flickr Botafogo F.R.
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
This Monday (24), Athletico-PR beat Botafogo 3-2 right at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the closing match of the 24th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.
Highlights coming up shortly
Besides their opposite situations in the table and throughout the season as a whole, the cold and rain apparently made the Paraná side feel right at home in Rio de Janeiro.
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Before 15 minutes had been played, Furacão was already 2-0 up, with goals from João Cruz and Viveros.
As the teams headed into halftime, the players were booed off by the Glorioso fans.
However, after the break, Athletico-PR kept playing with virtually no trouble at all.
And Viveros scored again, moving clear at the top of the Brasileirão scoring charts with 16 goals.
In the final minutes, Santi Rodríguez scored twice, but it was not enough for Botafogo to find an equalizer or to calm the fury of the black-and-white fans.
Finally, as has already become a “tradition” in Brazilian football, players from both teams got involved in a scuffle on the pitch.
📅 Matchday 25 fixtures
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Saturday (29) – Atlético-MG vs Vitória
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Saturday (29) – São Paulo vs RB Bragantino
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Saturday (29) – Vasco vs Cruzeiro
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Sunday (30) – Athletico-PR vs Fluminense
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Sunday (30) – Flamengo vs Botafogo
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Sunday (30) – Corinthians vs Santos
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Sunday (30) – Mirassol vs Palmeiras
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Sunday (30) – Grêmio vs Chapecoense
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Sunday (30) – Bahia vs Internacional
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Monday (31) – Remo vs Coritiba
📊 Check out the Brasileirão table
Featured photo: Vítor Silva/Flickr Botafogo F.R.
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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