Adryelson, on loan from OL, gets closer to the title with Botafogo

The defender of Botafogo, Adryelson (Photo by NORBERTO DUARTE / AFP)

Loaned by OL until the end of December, Adryelson could well return to France crowned with a Brazilian championship title. Tuesday, Botafogo won against Palmeiras (1-3) and is three steps ahead of its opponent of the day at the top of the championship.

Sunday afternoon, John Textor will not be in his seat in the presidential stand at Parc OL for the match against Nice (5 p.m.). The American boss will be far from Décines and above all hopes to still be celebrating a first title this season. Botafogo indeed plays the final of the Copa Libertadores on Saturday (9 p.m.) at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. While waiting for the clash againstAtlético Mineirothe Carioca club gained a little confidence and took another step towards the championship title. Thanks in particular to a goal ofAdryelson, Botafogo snatched a victory on the lawn of Palm trees (1-3). An important success since the two teams were tied before kick-off.

With this victory, “Fogo” now takes a three-point lead over Palmeiras, two days from the end. Loaned until the end of December, Adryelson could well find theOL with a suitcase filled with two trophies. Substitute at the start of the match, the defender came on in the 12th minute before scoring in the 89th minute. Jeffinhoalso on loan until the end of the calendar year, has just returned from injury and was not on the match sheet.