On Saturday (the 21st), young defender Gabriel Justino made his debut appearance in the match between Botafogo and Red Bull Bragantino, coming on in the 30th minute of the second half.
Justino experienced an exhilarating introduction as he witnessed his team score the decisive goal for a 2-1 victory. In the midst of the celebration, however, he took an unexpected hit from a teammate.
As Justino leaped in joy, he collided with Arthur Cabral, who was celebrating from the opposite side. The impact left him with a jab near his right eye.
Although he required medical attention, he quickly returned to the pitch to continue playing.
Take a look at the incident below, where Danilo can be seen laughing at the comical situation afterward.
A product of Botafogo’s youth academy, Justino has now played nine matches for the senior team this season. He kicked off 2026 participating in the Copinha, followed by six games in the Carioca, appearances in the Brasileirão, and also in the Libertadores, where he made an impression in the semifinals of the Taça Rio against Boavista.
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