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How to watch the Serie A match between Gremio and Botafogo RJ, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Memphis Depay’s season has taken another difficult turn as the Netherlands forward is ruled out for Corinthians with a knee sprain, suffering his sixth injury of the year. With many days already lost to physical setbacks in 2025, Depay’s availability once again becomes a concern at a crucial moment in the Brasileirao run-in and ahead of the Copa do Brasil semi-finals.

Botafogo owner John Textor faces intense fan backlash amid a woeful 2025 season that has seen the club eliminated from two major cups and fall short in the Brasileirao. Supporters protested at Nilton Santos Stadium, labelling the ex-Crystal Palace stakeholder a 'clown and swindler' and citing the instability seen across his multi-club empire. The mounting crisis forced the club to reinforce security ahead of their fixture against Bahia.

Scottish side Rangers have earmarked Davide Ancelotti as a potential replacement if current manager Russell Martin is dismissed. Ancelotti, however, is also under pressure at his current club Botafogo after failing to protect a three-goal lead in his side's latest slip up in the Brazilian top-flight.