This Sunday, Bruno Lage’s Botafogo consolidated their lead in the Brazilian Football Championship after hosting and beating Renato Paiva’s Bahia 3-0 with Diego Costa’s double in the 21st round.
The Spain international, who played for Sporting de Braga and Penafiel, was instrumental in Lage’s triumph, scoring goals in the fourth and 52nd minutes, with Luis Enrique closing the scoring in the 76th minute.
At this point, notionally, Botafogo now has a 14-point lead over leaders Brasileiran, a margin that could narrow before the end of the round, but Bruno Lage has found a new “breath” due to the criticism he has been targeted by disgruntled players . fans for his arrival and departure of Luis Castro, who went to Saudi Arabia.
In Bahia, Renato Paiva continues to lead a difficult life: the team continues to remain in 16th place, level with Santos, already in the relegation zone, with 21 points.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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