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According to the coach, players relayed that a Botafogo player attempted to physically assault Bruno Henrique, a player on the opposing team. In a display of solidarity, Cleiton stepped in to defend Henrique from this aggression. It seems that the players conveyed their feelings about the incident, highlighting the heated atmosphere that characterized the match.
Tension, as described, was not a new occurrence for these teams. The coach referred to previous seasons where similar provocations were common, particularly from Botafogo. Such altercations, although regrettable, are typically seen as part of the intense nature of classic matches.