Botafogo vs Athletico Paranaense Highlights - August 24, 2026

Athletico Paranaense beat Botafogo 3-2 in Brasileirao on August 24, 2026. The match was played at Joao Havelange Stadium.

Santiago Rodríguez (85', 90'+2') scored for Botafogo. João Cruz (11'), Kevin Viveros (13', 78') scored for Athletico Paranaense.

Botafogo went into the game in position 11, on 30 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Botafogo arrived unbeaten in 2. At kick-off Athletico Paranaense stood in position 3 with 41 points.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Athletico Paranaense 2 games without defeat.

Alex Telles sent an effort off target for Botafogo (5'). Moments later, Vitinho shot wide for Botafogo on 6 minutes.

Jádson tested the goalkeeper for Athletico Paranaense (11'). Soon after, João Cruz scored for Athletico Paranaense on 11 minutes.

Dantas picked out Kevin Viveros, who scored for Athletico Paranaense (13'). Shortly afterwards, Danilo could not find the target for Botafogo (16').

Kauan Toledo forced a save for Botafogo on 21 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Nahuel Ferraresi’s effort (32').

Moments later, Kauan Toledo was booked for Botafogo (35'). João Cruz tested the goalkeeper for Athletico Paranaense (36').

After the break, Danilo saw a shot blocked (53'). Danilo forced a save for Botafogo on 53 minutes.

Soon after, a block denied Alex Telles on 57 minutes. Júnior Santos sent an effort off target for Botafogo (58').

The referee cautioned Edenilson of Botafogo on 68 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Juan Felipe Aguirre’s effort (70').

Dantas was booked for Athletico Paranaense (77').

Moments later, Kevin Viveros scored for Athletico Paranaense on 78 minutes after a pass from Kerwin Vargas.

José Kadir tested the goalkeeper for Botafogo (80'). Soon after, Matheus Martins forced a save for Botafogo on 83 minutes.

Santiago Rodríguez found the net for Botafogo (85'). Danilo picked out Santiago Rodríguez, who scored for Botafogo (90'+2').

Substitutions: Botafogo 5, Athletico Paranaense 4.

Botafogo controlled 55.5% of possession. Botafogo had 33 shots with 8 on target, while Athletico Paranaense had 7 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Botafogo 3, Athletico Paranaense 6. Corners: Botafogo 13, Athletico Paranaense 2.

Botafogo completed the most passes, 488 in total at 88.5% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.