Santos FC suffered a painful home defeat at Estádio Urbano Caldeira on June, 2025, as Botafogo snatched a 1-0 victory in the 11th round of Brazil’s Série A.
The match remained tense and goalless for most of the night, with both teams struggling to break the deadlock. Santos, led by returning superstar Neymar, had their moments but failed to capitalize on opportunities. The turning point came in the 86th minute when Artur found the net for Botafogo, assisted by J. Cunha, sealing the win for the visitors.
Santos’ frustration was compounded by Neymar’s red card in the 75th minute, leaving them with ten men for the final stretch. Botafogo’s disciplined defense and clinical finish secured three crucial points, while Santos extended their winless run and failed to score for the fourth consecutive match.
This result leaves Santos FC searching for answers as they look to turn their season around, while Botafogo continues to climb the table with renewed confidence.
