Inter Thrashes Botafogo 3-0 to Climb Out of Relegation Zone

Internacional Escapes the Relegation Zone With Victory Over Botafogo

Internacional climbed out of the Série A relegation zone for the first time since August following a 3–0 victory against Botafogo at the Beira-Rio stadium, gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br reported. Matheus Bahia, Juninho, and Bernabei scored the goals in front of 33,406 supporters on October 24, 2026. The result keeps Eduardo Baptista’s side in 16th position with 35 points after 32 matches, sitting above rivals Corinthians and Grêmio.

First-Half Goals Establish Internacional Control

Matheus Bahia opened the scoring. Botafogo responded through Montoro, whose left-footed shot was saved by young goalkeeper Kauan Jesus. In the 41st minute, Juninho doubled the lead.

Second-Half Counterattack Seals the 3–0 Scoreline

Bernabei secured the final scoreline in the 20th minute of the second half after Thiago Maia intercepted a ball in midfield and initiated a swift counterattack, gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br reported. Alan Patrick fed Alerrandro, who unselfishly squared the ball across the box for Bernabei to tap into an empty net. Botafogo hitting the crossbar through Marçal and forcing a sharp reflex save from Kauan Jesus, but failed to break through.

Kauan Jesus Earns High Praise in First Start

Goalkeeper Kauan Jesus delivered a standout performance in his first career start for Internacional, earning an 8 out of 10 rating from Correio do Povo for making at least three crucial saves. The young shot-stopper denied Montoro in the first half and stopped a powerful effort from Ziyech after the break, anchoring a defensive unit that played without the suspended Mercado, Villagra, and Vitinho, as well as the injured Anthoni.

Internacional Beats Botafogo Before Fluminense Clash

Internacional utilized a 3–5–2 tactical shape under Eduardo Baptista, while Botafogo lined up under manager Tite. The victory moves Internacional to 35 points from 32 games, while Botafogo remains on 39 points in 11th place. Internacional travels to face Fluminense at the Maracanã on October 28, 2026, for the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.