Montoro Injury and Referee Details for Botafogo vs Vasco Match

Botafogo faces Vasco on Thursday at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro as part of the Brazilian Championship's 29th round. The match will be broadcast live via Prime Video, with real-time coverage available through a dedicated platform.

The Botafogo squad is missing its starting midfielder Álvaro Montoro due to an ankle sprain sustained from a domestic accident; he has already begun medical treatment at the club facility and remains unavailable for this fixture despite being key to their 2026 season which includes 41 appearances, three goals, and six assists. Additionally, defenders Barrera and Kaio Pantaleão are sidelined due to injuries.

Vasco's lineup is impacted by Andrés Gómez' suspension following a call-up to the Colombian national team, while Cuesta has not yet fully recovered from hip pain.

The match will be officiated primarily by Bruno Arleu de Araújo. Born in 1983 and currently serving as an international referee for FIFA since his first Serie A appearance in 2015, Arleu previously acted as a fourth official or assistant during many Botafogo-Vasco encounters.