Botafogo draws with Palmeiras amid player hostility

In the 26th round of the Brasileirão, Botafogo played to a scoreless draw against Palmeiras at the Nilton Santos stadium. Despite the result, Botafogo remains six points clear of the relegation zone, though the draw caused the club to drop to 14th place in the standings.

The match was marked by tension surrounding former Botafogo players Alexander Barboza and Joaquín Freitas. Barboza, who recently moved to Palmeiras after helping Botafogo win the 2024 Copa Libertadores, faced hostility from fans at the stadium entrance. Supporters chanted accusations of betrayal against him and Freitas, who also recently departed for another club.