How Kevin Viveros Sealed the Victory in Rio de Janeiro
Playing 85 minutes in the Round 24 clash, Viveros powered the Curitiba club past their rivals with two clinical finishes. Athletico Paranaense opened the scoring through João Cruz before Viveros struck just two minutes later, latching onto an assist from Dantas in the 13th minute to make it 2-0. Botafogo fought back, but Viveros restored a comfortable cushion in the 78th minute by finishing off a pass from fellow Colombian compatriot Kerwin Vargas. A late goal from Botafogo reduced the deficit, but the visitors held on for the 3-2 win.
https://x.com/DGols01/status/2092049758839775353
The performance marked the fifth time this season that Viveros has scored a brace in Brazil’s top flight. Three of those multi-goal outings have come away from home, including two separate doubles against Botafogo alone following a similar display in the first half of the campaign.
The Golden Boot Race and Brasileirão Standings
With his 15th and 16th goals of the 2026 Brasileirão season, Viveros surpassed Flamengo striker Pedro in the individual standings. Pedro currently sits second with 15 goals, while Carlos Vinícius of Gremio trails further back with 10. Viveros also boasts three assists across his campaign, cementing his status as one of the most productive forwards in the league after arriving with relatively modest expectations.
🚨 GOOOL! Kevin Viveros 🇨🇴 (2)! Botafogo 0 – [3] Athletico-PR Jogadaça do Vargas no lance! 🇨🇴
— Gols do Brasileirão ⚽️🇧🇷 (@golsdobrasil1) August 25, 2026
The three points lift Athletico Paranaense to 44 points, good for third place in the league table. Palmeiras leads the domestic competition with 51 points, while Flamengo occupies second place with 45 points and a match in hand, according to match reports.
What Comes Next for Athletico Paranaense
Fans can follow official club updates and broadcast schedules through league channels as the race for the Golden Boot intensifies down the home stretch.
