Botafogo’s quest for the Brazilian Serie A title fell short on Saturday night as the hosts failed to beat Grêmio at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília. The goalless draw allowed Palmeiras to close the gap to just one point.
The match, broadcast live on Rádio Nacional, saw Botafogo retain top spot with 57 points. On the other hand, Grêmio climbed to 11th place with 32 points. Despite their efforts, neither team managed to break the deadlock.
Botafogo was close to victory in the 85th minute. Defender Bastos found the back of the net, but his goal was disallowed for offside. This decision preserved the goalless draw.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras capitalized on Botafogo’s slide. They secured a 2-1 win over Atlético-MG at the Brinco de Ouro stadium in Campinas. This win took them to second place with 56 points, taking away Botafogo’s breath.
Raphael Veiga emerged as the hero of Palmeiras. The midfielder scored two penalties, securing the decisive victory for his team. Atlético-MG’s consolation goal came from a spectacular free kick by striker Hulk.
The result left Atlético-MG in 9th place with 36 points. As the Brazilian Serie A enters its final stages, the race for the title has intensified. Botafogo’s lead, once comfortable, now hangs by a thread.
