There is a change at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão after 19 rounds.
After seeing Flamengo do its part, Palmeiras faced Botafogo on Sunday night (6).
And they were held to a 0-0 draw with Glorioso at Nilton Santos.
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The match was valid for round 26 of the competition.
And it featured Carlo Ancelotti in attendance three days before the national team call-up for the next FIFA international window.
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Was only the goal missing?
Botafogo started the better side. They moved the ball around well.
And the crowd was getting on Marlon Freitas and Barboza’s backs.
Palmeiras gradually grew into the match.
And took control of the game.
There was almost a penalty in the 24th minute.
There were calls for a red card, but Marçal was shown yellow after bringing down Andreas almost inside the box.
Botafogo’s chance before halftime came after the No. 10 played Villalba into a great position.
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But the Uruguayan forward failed to make the most of it.
Stalemate persisted
The second half also saw Palmeiras enjoy more possession and attacking intent.
MaurÃcio was only denied in the 12th minute thanks to Gabriel Batista.
The substitutions made by Bellão and Abel did not have the desired effect.
Palmeiras even ended up with one player fewer. But Barboza’s sending-off after catching Huguinho came in the final minute.
Both sides lacked sharpness.
📊 Standings and schedule 📅
Botafogo moved to 31 points after going a fifth straight game without a win.
The team currently sits 13th.
They will return to Brasileirão action next Saturday (12), when they host Red Bull Bragantino.
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Palmeiras, meanwhile, reached 53 points. Confirming Flamengo at the top, after they got to 54 earlier.
Their next league match will be on Saturday (12). Nubank Parque will host the Choque-Rei.
Before that, however, they will play the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
LDU await next Wednesday (9). Again in front of their home fans.
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