Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo
Updated
It finished level: Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 37) on Thu, 4 Dec 2025 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Cruzeiro goals: Christian Cardoso 15', Matheus Pereira 50'. Botafogo goals: Fernando Marcal 58', Alex Telles 90'+5 (pen). Sent off: David Ricardo (90'). Expected goals: 1.73-1.73. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Fernando Marcal (8.2).
Match report
Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo: match report
It finished 2-2 between Cruzeiro and Botafogo in Brasileirão Série A on Thursday 4 December.
Christian Cardoso put Cruzeiro ahead on 15' (1-0), Matheus Pereira made it 2-0 on 50', Fernando Marcal pulled one back for Botafogo on 58' (2-1) and Alex Telles levelled for Botafogo from the penalty spot on 90+5' (2-2).
David Ricardo (Botafogo) was sent off on 90+12'.
Cruzeiro had 43% of the ball, shots were 10-8 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.73-1.73.
Fernando Marcal (Botafogo RJ) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 34,649. Referee: Anderson Daronco.
Match stats
| Cruzeiro | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.73 | 1.73 |
| Total shots | 10 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 27 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 286 (84%) | 366 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 7 |
| Total shots | 10 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 8 |
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1): Cassio, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Luis Sinisterra, Kaio Jorge
Botafogo (4-2-3-1): Raul, Vitinho, Fernando Marcal, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Allan, Marlon Freitas, Artur Guimaraes, Jordan Barrera, Cuiabano, Arthur Cabral
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Christian Cardoso (Cruzeiro)
- 50' · Goal · Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- 53' · Substitution · Alvaro Montoro for Cuiabano (Botafogo)
- 54' · Yellow card · Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)
- 58' · Goal · Fernando Marcal (Botafogo)
- 65' · Yellow card · Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)
- 67' · Yellow card · Cassio (Cruzeiro)
- 69' · Substitution · Keny Arroyo for Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)
- 69' · Substitution · Carlos Eduardo for Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
- 70' · Yellow card · Allan (Botafogo)
- 85' · Substitution · Newton for Allan (Botafogo)
- 85' · Substitution · Kauan Toledo for Vitinho (Botafogo)
- 86' · Substitution · Walace for Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro)
- 90' · Substitution · Jose Barria for Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Alex Telles (Botafogo)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Matheus Henrique for Christian Cardoso (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Yannick Bolasie for Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- 90'+12 · Red card · David Ricardo (Botafogo)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2012: Cruzeiro 9, draws 8, Botafogo 5.
Questions
Who won Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Brasileirão Série A) on Thu, 4 Dec 2025.
When and where is Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
Thu, 4 Dec 2025, 22:30 UTC at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Botafogo?
In 22 league meetings since 2012: Cruzeiro 9 wins, 8 draws, Botafogo 5 wins (goals 28-23).