On June 19, 2025, Botafogo claimed a historic 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the first team to prevent the French side from scoring since March when Liverpool defeated them 1-0 in the Champions League. PSG had scored in 19 consecutive matches before this loss, according to ESPN. Botafogo’s win was a defensive triumph, with PSG managing 16 shot attempts compared to Botafogo’s four, though only two of PSG’s shots were on target, while all of Botafogo’s four were.

Jesus’ Goal Ends PSG’s Streak

The decisive goal came from Brazilian striker Jesus, who controlled a long pass from Jefferson Savarino, outmaneuvered two defenders, and scored past Gianluigi Donnarumma. Jesus celebrated the goal by jumping over the barrier and onto the front row of the Rose Bowl stands to join Botafogo’s ecstatic fans, according to ESPN. The goal marked a significant moment in the match and ended PSG’s impressive scoring streak.

PSG coach Luis Enrique acknowledged the strength of Botafogo’s defense, stating, “Every team is motivated, especially against our team. Our team struggled against their defense. I think Botafogo is one of the toughest defensive teams in the tournament,” according to ESPN. Meanwhile, Botafogo’s coach, Renato Paiva, praised PSG’s quality but emphasized the importance of teamwork, saying, “They are a fantastic team. I said this, PSG are a lesson to everybody nowadays in football. And I told my guys, just be a team, enjoy playing together, attack together, defend together, and enjoy. And they did. Fantastic,” according to ESPN.

Kadir Barría’s Inclusion in Lineup

While Botafogo celebrated their win in Europe, the club is preparing for a major jogo do botafogo match in the Campeonato Carioca. Panamanian forward Kadir Barría has been included in the squad for the upcoming match against Flamengo in the tournament’s quarterfinals, according to La Prensa Panamá. Barría, who previously earned two goals in 173 minutes across six appearances with the senior squad, is expected to play a key role as Botafogo aims to break its four-game losing streak.

Barría was recently called up by Panamanian national team coach Thomas Christiansen for the January international window, where he made his debut in matches against Bolivia and Mexico. In the last two club matches, he has also played minutes, though both ended in losses for Botafogo. The team, managed by Argentine coach Martín Anselmi, is under pressure to turn its fortunes around in the Campeonato Carioca, which is the main club competition in the state of Rio de Janeiro, according to La Prensa Panamá.

Match Details and Expectations

The Botafogo vs. Flamengo match will be played at 3:30 p.m. at the Nilton Santos stadium. It will be broadcast by Globo, SporTV, and Premiere, with Botafogo TV handling the pre-game, commentary, and post-game coverage. The game is a key moment for the club, which is seeking to stay in the competition despite a difficult recent run of results. Fans are hopeful that Barría’s inclusion, along with the team’s recent defensive resilience, might help turn their season around.