On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Botafogo will host Grêmio at the Nilton Santos Stadium, kick-off at 19:30. This match marks the opening of the 35th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. A victory is crucial for Botafogo as they aim for their third consecutive Libertadores participation.
Current Standings and Stakes
Botafogo currently sits in fifth place with 55 points. They are closely followed by Fluminense with 54 points and Bahia with 53 points. Winning this match will help Botafogo solidify their position in the direct qualification zone for the Libertadores.
Team Updates
Coach Davide Ancelotti will miss several key players due to injuries and suspensions:
- Alex Telles – suspended (third yellow card)
- Chris Ramos – back pain
- Netto – total rupture in the right femoral
- Kaio Pantaleão – multi-ligament injury in the left knee
- Bastos – knee surgery
- Nathan Fernandes – muscle injury in the right thigh
- Matheus Martins – muscle injury in the left thigh
- Santi Rodríguez – muscular pain
However, Joaquín Correa returns from a muscle injury.
Pendings and Suspensions
Several players, including Vitinho, Mateo Ponte, and others, have two yellow cards. They risk suspension for the next match against Corinthians on November 30 if they receive another yellow card.
Grêmio’s Approach
Grêmio enters this match following a victory over Vasco in Porto Alegre. The team may undergo up to six changes for the clash. Wagner Leonardo is out due to suspension, and Edenilson returns from his ban. Alysson is set to return to the starting lineup, while Noriega could replace Gustavo Martins in defense.
This will be Grêmio’s first time playing on the synthetic pitch of Nilton Santos Stadium.
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased at botafogo.com.br/ingresso or at the West ticket office from 12:00 to 19:30. Prices are as follows:
- Leste Inferior: R$ 100 (full) / R$ 50 (half)
- Leste Superior: R$ 60 (full) / R$ 30 (half)
- Oeste Inferior: R$ 100 (full) / R$ 50 (half)
- Norte: R$ 40 (full) / R$ 20 (half)
Broadcast Details
The match will be broadcast live in Brazil on the following platforms:
- Record – Commentary by Cléber Machado, Dodô, and Maurício Noriega
- Premiere – Commentary by Daniel “DanDan” Pereira, Eric Faria, and Grafite
- CazéTV on YouTube – Commentary by Luis Felipe Freitas, Casimiro Miguel, Juliana Cabral, and Fernando Campos
Match Officials
The officiating crew for the match includes:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Referee | Felipe Fernandes de Lima (MG) |
| Assistant 1 | Daniella Coutinho Pinto (Fifa/BA) |
| Assistant 2 | Celso Luiz da Silva (MG) |
| Fourth Official | Arthur Gomes Rabelo (ES) |
| VAR | Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral (VAR-Fifa/SP) |
This match promises to be a crucial encounter in the Brazilian league. Fans are encouraged to support their teams as Botafogo tries to secure a spot in the Libertadores.
