Before the match between Botafogo and Palmeiras at Nilton Santos Stadium, the alvinegro supporters promoted a hostile protest against midfielder Marlon Freitas, who currently plays for Palmeiras after having been at Botafogo. The supporters displayed a banner with the player's face painted with the word "Judas," demonstrating the strong resentment over his departure from the club.
The player had already been targeted by intense boos during warm-up and during the lineup announcement, showing the hostility of Botafogo fans. After the banner with the inscription "Judas" was displayed, the supporters themselves tore it apart as part of the protest.
Before this episode, the supporters had already made their position clear by displaying the traditional idol banner of Botafogo, where former goalkeeper Jefferson occupied the spot that was previously Marlon Freitas's, symbolizing the player's exclusion from the club's concept of idol in the fans' eyes.
