The 2024 Libertadores finalists, Atlético-MG and Botafogo had a tense match, this Wednesday (20/11), in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão duel. And after the game, the hostility that started on the pitch extended beyond the four lines.
After claiming to have heard provocations from Luiz Henrique, from Botafogo, striker Hulk, from Galo, did not mince his words and lashed out at his opponent.
“Luiz Henrique said: 'You guys are assholes'. He's got five games for the national team, he thinks he's great, he hasn't won anything. He spoke at halftime. He had five chances in the national team, I had seven years in the national team. He has to run as hard as he can,” said the number 7 player.
At the end of the match, the Atletico player told coaches Artur Jorge and Marlon Freitas that Luiz Henrique had provoked the Atlético squad. “We will play on the 30th,” said Hulk behind the wheel of Alvinegro.
Together with several Botafogo players and club security guards, Luiz Henrique got into a mess with the Arena Independência security team and was eventually expelled. Thus, the player will miss Glorioso against Vitória, Saturday (24/11).
Atlético-MG and Botafogo faced each other on November 30, winning the Libertadores title.