Botafogo and Palmeiras draw in 26th round of Campeonato Brasileiro

Botafogo and Palmeiras played to a 0-0 draw at Nilton Santos Stadium on Sunday in a 26th round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Neither side managed to find the back of the net during the contest, which saw a series of disciplinary actions from the officiating crew. Alexander Barboza of Palmeiras was issued a red card, while multiple players from both clubs received yellow cards throughout the match. The result leaves both squads to split the points in their respective league campaigns. Botafogo is scheduled to return to the field next Saturday for a 27th round match against RB Bragantino at the same venue. The match officials for the encounter were led by referee Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima.

• 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Botafogo held to a goalless draw in the Campeonato Brasileiro