Botafogo vs Fluminense Highlights - August 08, 2026

Botafogo and Fluminense drew 1-1 in Brasileirao on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Joao Havelange Stadium.

Alex Telles (44') scored for Botafogo. Ignácio (58') scored for Fluminense.

At kick-off Botafogo stood in position 8 with 29 points. Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats.

Fluminense went into the game in position 4, on 34 points. They had won 0, drawn 4 and lost 1 in their previous five.

That run had left Fluminense 4 games without defeat.

A block denied Arthur Cabral on 6 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Alex Telles could not find the target for Botafogo (7').

Otávio sent an effort off target for Fluminense (19'). Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Arthur Cabral’s effort (20').

Alex Telles put one away for Botafogo (44').

After the break, Kevin Serna tested the goalkeeper for Fluminense (48'). Rodrigo Castillo saw a shot blocked (49').

Soon after, Otávio shot wide for Fluminense on 51 minutes. A block denied Yeferson Soteldo on 51 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Ignácio of Fluminense on 54 minutes. Lucas Villalba forced a save for Botafogo on 56 minutes.

Moments later, Ignácio scored for Fluminense on 58 minutes after a pass from Kevin Serna.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Nonato’s effort (67'). Soon after, Nahuel Ferraresi was booked for Botafogo (68').

Kevin Serna tested the goalkeeper for Fluminense (69'). Fernando Marçal was sent off for Botafogo (90'+5').

Substitutions: Botafogo 5, Fluminense 5.

Fluminense controlled 58.8% of possession. Botafogo had 20 shots with 7 on target, while Fluminense had 14 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Botafogo 3, Fluminense 6. Corners: Botafogo 7, Fluminense 7.

Fluminense completed the most passes, 471 in total at 86.8% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.