Match report
Barria's stoppage-time strike sinks Santos as Botafogo win late
Botafogo edged Santos 2-1 at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in a Brasileirão Série A round 19 fixture, snatching victory with a goal deep into stoppage time after Santos had fought back to level in the second half. The result lifted Botafogo, who sit ninth in the table, while Santos remain sixteenth after the defeat.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
L. E. Jales do Nascimento put the home side ahead in the 41st minute, finishing off an assist from Kauan Toledo to send Botafogo into the break a goal to the good. Santos responded after the interval, with Álvaro Barreal drawing the visitors level in the 57th minute to make it 1-1 and set up a tense finish.
The contest remained locked until the very end, when K. Barria struck in the 90th minute plus five to restore Botafogo's lead and secure all three points. Santos, despite pushing forward for an equaliser, could not find a response before the final whistle. Botafogo edged the shot count with 22 attempts to Santos's 17, though the visitors saw slightly more of the ball at 52% possession.
Goalkeeper Léo Linck was Botafogo's top-rated performer with a 7.7 rating, his display helping the hosts hold firm until Barria's late winner sealed the points.
Botafogo outshot Santos 22 to 17 across the match, reflecting their greater attacking threat on the night.
Botafogo beat Santos 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
Botafogo met Santos in the Brasileirão Série A (Regular Season - 19). Kick-off was Thursday, 16 July 2026, 22:30 UTC at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos. Referee: R. Pereira.
Team pages: Botafogo · Santos · Brasileirão Série A
Key moments
- 41' Goal: L. E. Jales do Nascimento (assist: Kauan Toledo) — 1–0
- 57' Goal: Álvaro Barreal — 1–1
- 90' Goal: K. Barria — 2–1
Starting line-ups
Botafogo (4-4-2)
- 24 Léo Linck
- 13 Alex Telles (c)
- 5 Nahuel Ferraresi
- 34 G. Justino
- 2 Vitinho
- 11 Matheus Martins
- 6 Cristian Medina
- 75 Huguinho
- 77 Lucas Villalba
- 59 Kauan Toledo
- 79 L. E. Jales do Nascimento
- 79 Lucas Emanuel
Santos (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 78% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 27% over 3.5 goals
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 52% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Both sides fully rested — Both teams come in on a week or more of rest (46 and 46 days).
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 56% both teams score
Botafogo to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score On the other hand: A long break for the hosts — The hosts come in off 46 days' rest.
Home rated 1738 vs 1615 — 0.75 expected score Santos struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10) Home scored in 100% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Botafogo vs Santos final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Brasileirão Série A fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Botafogo 2–1 Santos. Explore more on the Botafogo and Santos team pages or the Brasileirão Série A page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Botafogo vs Santos?
Botafogo beat Santos 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in Botafogo vs Santos?
L. E. Jales do Nascimento (41') for Botafogo; Álvaro Barreal (57') for Santos; K. Barria (90') for Botafogo.
›Where can I watch Botafogo vs Santos highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Botafogo 2–1 Santos are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Santos?
Botafogo and Santos have met 10 times — 2 wins for Botafogo, 4 wins for Santos and 4 draws.