Needing to return to the path of victories to remain firm in the fight for the Brazilian Championship title, Botafogo will host Vitória, starting at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) this Saturday (23) at the Nilton Santos stadium, for the 35th round of the competition. THE National Radio broadcasts live.
Leader of the competition with 69 points, Alvinegro de General Severiano cannot stumble at home to prevent vice-leader Palmeiras, who has 67 points and faces Atlético-GO also this Saturday, from having the opportunity to take the lead. of the classification. To do this, Artur Jorge’s team will have to recover quickly from the draws in the last two rounds, with Cuiabá and Atlético-MG.
Back to CT Lonier to continue preparing for the duel with Vitória! Up, Stove! 🔥💪🏽 #Come onBOTAFOGO
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— Botafogo FR (@Botafogo) November 21, 2024
However, to come away with the three points against Vitória, Botafogo will have to deal with the absence of two important players, striker Luiz Henrique and defender Alexander Barboza, both suspended due to expulsion against Galo Minas Gerais.
This way, coach Artur Jorge will be forced to change the starting lineup of his team, which can enter the field as follows: John; Vitinho, Adryelson, Bastos and Alex Telles; Gregore and Marlon Freitas; Júnior Santos, Savarino and Almada; Igor Jesus.
Vitória arrives at this Saturday’s clash at a different point in the season than Botafogo, without fighting for titles, but with four victories in the last five matches at the Brazilian Championship. As a result, the team led by Thiago Carpini occupies 12th place in the standings with 41 points achieved.
✈️ Gone, Rio de Janeiro. 🔴⚫️🦁#PegaLeão #ByOurHistory pic.twitter.com/QdRdUzjzqD
— EC Vitória (@ECVitoria) November 21, 2024
Facing leader Botafogo, the Bahian team should enter the field with: Lucas Arcanjo; Raul Cáceres, Neris, Wagner Leonardo and Lucas Esteves; Ricardo Ryller, Willian Oliveira and Matheusinho; Gustavo Mosquito, Carlos Eduardo and Alerrandro.
National Radio Broadcast
THE National Radio broadcasts Botafogo and Vitória with narration by André Marques, comments by Carlos Molinari and reporting by Bruno Mendes. You can follow the National Ball Show here:
