Botafogo and Carabobo play this Tuesday, April 8, in Engenhão, for the second round of Group A da Liberators. And fans who are not following the Rio club may wonder about the absence of striker Igor Jesus. Sporting News explains.
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Why is Igor Jesus not playing?
O Striker is suspended For Botafogo’s game against Carabobo. Igor Jesus was expelled 50 minutes into the second half in the defeat to Universidad do Chile, in the debut for Libertadores.
No lance, He left his arm on Zaldivia’s face and received the second yellow, consequently the red. In its place, Mastriani enters the starting lineup.
“It’s not a headache for me!” 😬 Renato Paiva spoke about the expulsion of Igor Jesus after the defeat to the universidad of Chile! Do you agree with him, a sport fan?
– Sports Center Brasil (@sportscenterbr)
Botafogo x Carabobo: Time and where to watch
- Copa Libertadores – 2nd round
- Data: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
- Time: 19h (from Brasilia)
- Local: Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro
- Transmission: Paramount (streaming)
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