He Botafogo consolidated its position as leader of the Brazilian Championship this Saturday, after winning 2-1 against Corinthianswho with the defeat sink into the relegation zone. The Argentine Thiago Almada was the star of the match, with an assist for Luiz Henrique and a goal after an individual play that crowned his best performance since he joined Botafogo, who now has 53 points in 26 games.
The Argentine Ramón Garro also scored the goal for Corinthians, who are now in 17th place in the standings, with 25 points and in the relegation zone. In second place is Fortaleza, managed by the Argentine Pablo Vojvoda, who visited Athletico Paranaense on Saturday and did not go beyond a 1-1 draw, which left them with 49 points.
Moisés scored first for Fortaleza and Uruguayan Agustín Canobbio equalized for Athletico Paranaense, which remained in twelfth place, with 30 points.
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At the bottom of the table, Atlético Goianense and Vitoria faced each other on Saturday, and drew 1-1, which did not suit either of them and keeps both in the relegation zone, which is completed by Corinthians and Cuiabá.