Fortaleza 2, Botafogo RJ 4

RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — Botafogo FR opened its Serie A campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Fortaleza EC on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Estádio Nilton Santos, overcoming an early deficit with a dominant second-half performance. The match, which defied a pregame projection of a 1-1 draw by Interstat, saw the home side rally after a shaky start. Fortaleza stunned the home crowd in the 17th minute when substitute Breno found the net, giving the visitors an early advantage. Botafogo settled into the match as the first half progressed but faced further frustration just before the break. In… Read more...