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Botafogo football club performance struggles

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Botafogo is experiencing a period of sporting difficulty following an aggregate defeat to Cienciano in the Copa Sul-Americana round of 16. Interim coach Rodrigo Bellão noted that while the squad is creating chances, the team requires adjustments to convert performance into results. By mid-September, the club remained in a struggle to find form, sitting in 14th place in the Campeonato Brasileiro without a league win since late July. On September 12, 2026, the team extended its winless streak in the competition to six matches following a 1-1 draw against Red Bull Bragantino at the Nilton Santos Stadium during the 27th round. During the match, Bragantino took an early lead in the 29th minute via an own goal by defender Lucas Monzón, who deflected a cross intended for Isidro Pitta. Botafogo gained a numerical advantage when Bragantino’s Wallace Yan was sent off following a VAR review for contact with Nahuel Ferraresi. Although Vitinho equalized with a second-half header from an Alex Telles cross, Botafogo was unable to secure a ~~win.~~ win despite playing with a numerical advantage for most of the second half. The result leaves the club in 14th place with 32 points. The match also featured the official presentation of new signing Hakim Ziyech to the home crowd and the return of Tiquinho Soares to the squad.

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