Arthur Cabral, Alexander Barboza Underperform in Athletico-PR’s 4-1 Win Over Botafogo
Athletico-PR routed Botafogo 4-1 at the Arena da Baixada. The home side capitalised on defensive lapses. The scoreline masked serious individual struggles.
Match overview
Athletico dominated transitions and found space behind the visitors. Botafogo defended poorly and conceded four goals. Edenílson was among the scorers and stood out offensively.
Performance issues and criticisms
Arthur Cabral and Alexander Barboza were notable underperformers in the game. Cabral looked slow and missed a clear chance. Barboza made several defensive errors and conceded fouls that hurt his team.
| Player | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Raul | 1.5 | Made some saves but culpable on two goals. |
| Vitinho | 2.0 | Displayed low confidence since missing national call-up. |
| Bastos | 2.5 | Mistakes contributed to at least two conceded goals. |
| Alexander Barboza | 1.0 | Failed to clear danger and committed costly fouls. |
| Alex Telles | 3.0 | Threatened on set pieces but left gaps defensively. |
| Edenílson | 5.5 | Worked hard and scored a goal. |
| Cristian Medina | 4.0 | Off the pace and lacked cohesion with teammates. |
| Santiago Rodríguez | 3.0 | Struggled to find timing and influence. |
| Álvaro Montoro | 5.0 | Recovered from an early mistake to help offensively. |
| Matheus Martins | 3.0 | Active with the ball but failed in finishing actions. |
| Arthur Cabral | 1.0 | Out of form, slow and largely ineffective up front. |
| Lucas Villalba | 3.5 | Entered with energy and tried to force play. |
| Júnior Santos | 5.0 | Isolated but showed commitment and work rate. |
| Coach Rodrigo Bellão | 3.0 | Selection and late substitutions drew justified criticism. |
Tactical takeaways
Athletico exploited quick transitions repeatedly. Botafogo failed to adjust to known patterns. The home side’s attacking plan worked despite individual defensive errors.
What this means going forward
Botafogo must shore up its backline and regain composure. Athletico benefits from clear attacking templates but must fix defensive lapses. Filmogaz.com will monitor the fallout and tactical responses in coming fixtures.
