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Top Spot Changes Hands in Brasileirão After Palmeiras Draw
7 Sep
Summary
- Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Botafogo, losing first place in the league.
- Flamengo now leads the Brasileirão with 54 points.
- Carlo Ancelotti was in attendance at the match.
- Botafogo dropped to 13th place after their fifth game without a win.
Palmeiras relinquished the Brasileirão lead on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after a goalless draw with Botafogo at Nilton Santos. The result allowed Flamengo to reclaim first place with 54 points, while Palmeiras stays at 53. This marks a significant shift after 19 rounds of competition.
Botafogo, despite a promising start and a crowd vocal about players like Marlon Freitas and Barboza, could not find the net. Palmeiras gradually took control of the game, with a controversial incident involving Marçal nearly resulting in a penalty and a red card. Both teams showed attacking intent in the second half, but lacked finishing, with Palmeiras even ending the match with ten men after Barboza's late red card.
Botafogo now sits 13th in the standings with 31 points, extending their winless streak to five games. They are scheduled to face Red Bull Bragantino next Saturday, September 12, 2026. Palmeiras, meanwhile, prepares for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against LDU on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, before their next league fixture.
