Beira-Rio Match Pits Internacional Against Botafogo in the 32nd Round
Internacional hosts Botafogo at the Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre this Saturday, October 24, 2026, for the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. According to gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br, the match kicks off at 16h30 local time. Internacional enters the fixture sitting 18th in the standings with 32 points, occupying the relegation zone, while Botafogo holds the 11th position with 39 points in the table.
Relegation Pressures and Recent Results Drive Both Clubs
Internacional attempts to recover from a defeat against Mirassol in the previous round, as reported by ge.globo.com. The gaúcho side starts the round at the bottom edge of the drop zone and can climb out of the Z-4 with a victory, provided Corinthians draws or loses against Vasco. Botafogo enters the match following a 1-0 home victory over Chapecoense secured by a goal from Tiquinho Soares, a result that broke an attacking scoreless drought for the club, per ge.globo.com. CartaCapital notes that the Rio de Janeiro team aims to string together positive results under manager Tite to distance itself permanently from the relegation battle while pursuing a continental tournament qualification.
Team Lineups and Confirmed Absences for Saturday
Internacional manager Eduardo Baptista will be without several suspended players, including Matheus Cunha, Mercado, Villagra, and Vitinho. Goalkeeper Kauan Jesus keeps his place in the starting lineup because Anthoni has not recovered from a knee abscess. Midfielder Alan Patrick, returning from a thigh injury that kept him out of the Mirassol match, is expected to start. The confirmed Internacional lineup features Kauan Jesus; Bruno Gomes, Maripán, Juninho; Aguirre, Ronaldo, Thiago Maia, Matheus Bahia; Bernabei, Alan Patrick, and Alerrandro. Botafogo manager Tite misses three injured players: Barrera, Kaio Pantaleão, and Lucas Monzón. Botafogo starts with Gabriel Batista; Vitinho, Ferraresi, Marçal, Alex Telles; Allan, Danilo Santos, Ziyech, Montoro, Matheus Martins; and Tiquinho Soares.
TV Globo Broadcasts Match with Davi De Oliveira Lacerda Officiating
Television coverage for the match is provided by TV Globo and Premiere. Live real-time tracking is available through ge.globo.com and gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br, with Rádio Gaúcha and Rádio Nacional providing radio broadcasts. The match officiating team is led by referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda from Espírito Santo, assisted by Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira from Ceará and Douglas Pagung from Espírito Santo. The VAR is managed by Emerson de Almeida Ferreira from Minas Gerais.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Where can fans watch Internacional versus Botafogo live?
The match is broadcast on TV Globo and Premiere, with live digital coverage provided by ge.globo.com and gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br starting ahead of the 16h30 kickoff.
What are the current league positions of both teams?
Internacional begins the 32nd round in 18th place with 32 points, while Botafogo stands 11th in the Campeonato Brasileiro with 39 points.
Who are the managers directing Internacional and Botafogo?
Eduardo Baptista manages Internacional, and former Brazil national team coach Tite leads Botafogo.
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