Botafogo advanced to the next phase of the 2025 Copa do Brasil after drawing 0-0 away against Red Bull Bragantino in the second leg of the Round of 16 on August 6, 2025, thus securing a 2-0 aggregate victory[4]. Bragantino struggled to break down the Botafogo defense throughout the match, failing to score for the second consecutive game in the tie[1].
The first leg, played on July 29, saw Botafogo establish a commanding lead with a 2-0 win, with goals from Álvaro Montoro (16′) and Alexander Barboza (32′)[3]. As a result, Botafogo played more conservatively in the return leg, successfully protecting their advantage away from home.
Recent form further emphasized the gap between the two sides. Bragantino entered the match on a poor run, with no wins in six games and a five-match losing streak, while Botafogo had shown greater stability, recording five wins and only three losses in their last ten matches[1][2].
The match took place at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques in Bragança Paulista. Despite home advantage, Bragantino could not reverse their fortunes, and Botafogo progressed to the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals with a solid defensive display[5].
References
- [1] FotMob: Botafogo RJ vs Red Bull Bragantino – Match Info & Stats
- [2] Scores24: Bragantino vs Botafogo Prediction & Stats (Aug 6, 2025)
- [3] ESPN: Botafogo 2-0 Bragantino (Jul 29, 2025) – Copa do Brasil
- [4] ESPN: Bragantino vs. Botafogo (Aug 6, 2025) Live Score
- [5] Sofascore: Red Bull Bragantino vs Botafogo live score & lineups