Botafogo 1-0 Atlético Mineiro
Updated
Botafogo won: Botafogo 1-0 Atlético Mineiro in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 24) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025 at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro. Botafogo goals: Santiago Rodriguez 48'. Sent off: Christopher Ramos (45'). Expected goals: 0.72-0.76. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Leonardo Linck (8.2).
Match report
Botafogo beat Atlético Mineiro 1-0
Botafogo narrowly beat Atlético Mineiro 1-0 at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Saturday 20 September in Brasileirão Série A.
Santiago Rodriguez put Botafogo ahead on 48' (1-0).
Christopher Ramos (Botafogo) was sent off on 45'.
Botafogo had 32% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (2-2 on target) and expected goals finished 0.72-0.76.
Leonardo Linck (Botafogo RJ) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 11,816. Referee: Flavio Rodrigues De Souza.
Match stats
| Botafogo | Atlético Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.72 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 11 | 20 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 237 (79%) | 578 (89%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 7 |
Lineups
Botafogo (4-2-3-1): Leonardo Linck, Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Fernando Marcal, Newton, Marlon Freitas, Santiago Rodriguez, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Christopher Ramos
Atlético Mineiro (3-4-1-2): Everson, Lyanco, Vitor Hugo, Junior Alonso, Natanael, Fausto Vera, Alan Franco, Caio Paulista, Igor Gomes, Reinier, Hulk
Key events
- 7' · Yellow card · Lyanco (Atlético Mineiro)
- 26' · Yellow card · Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)
- 26' · Yellow card · Hulk (Atlético Mineiro)
- 39' · Yellow card · Santiago Rodriguez (Botafogo)
- 45' · Red card · Christopher Ramos (Botafogo)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Fernando Marcal (Botafogo)
- 46' · Substitution · Gustavo Scarpa for Lyanco (Atlético Mineiro)
- 46' · Substitution · Guilherme Arana for Caio Paulista (Atlético Mineiro)
- 48' · Goal · Santiago Rodriguez (Botafogo)
- 69' · Substitution · Rony for Igor Gomes (Atlético Mineiro)
- 73' · Substitution · Joaquin Correa for Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
- 76' · Substitution · Biel for Reinier (Atlético Mineiro)
- 76' · Substitution · Bernard for Natanael (Atlético Mineiro)
- 83' · Substitution · Cuiabano for Alvaro Montoro (Botafogo)
- 83' · Yellow card · Alvaro Montoro (Botafogo)
- 88' · Substitution · Allan for Santiago Rodriguez (Botafogo)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Leonardo Linck (Botafogo)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 2012: Botafogo 8, draws 6, Atlético Mineiro 11.
Questions
Who won Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro?
Botafogo won, 1-0 (Brasileirão Série A) on Sat, 20 Sept 2025.
When and where is Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro?
Sat, 20 Sept 2025, 21:30 UTC at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro?
In 25 league meetings since 2012: Botafogo 8 wins, 6 draws, Atlético Mineiro 11 wins (goals 28-31).