Overview

• Savarino and Joaquín Correa are out with muscle injuries, Marçal is suspended for accumulation, and Chris Ramos misses the match after his red card.
• Mastriani (conjunctivitis) and Allan (personal reasons) are not in the squad, further thinning Botafogo's attacking options.
• Alex Telles and Arthur Cabral are expected to reclaim starting roles, while Artur is set to return and could operate more centrally to cover creative duties.
• Ancelotti has weighed alternatives such as a false 9 and wider use of Jeffinho and Matheus Martins with Santi Rodríguez and Montoro unavailable.
• Grêmio also reports absences, including suspended midfielder Arthur, likely omissions Cuéllar and Carlos Vinícius, and coach Mano Menezes off the touchline, as Botafogo enters the game fifth with 39 points targeting the G4 at 19:30.