Botafogo returns to the field on Wednesday (6), against Red Bull Bragantino, away from home, to stamp the place in the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Cup amid problems behind the scenes of SAF. The situation calls for shielding the cast so that the field and ball is not affected and becomes a crisis.
The last weeks have been concerned with the club’s political scenario, which sees John Textor at war with Eagle Football. The duel in Bragança Paulista happens precisely in the “boom” of the clash, which went to the judicial sphere recently.
In addition to the backstage part of SAF, in the action dispute, Botafogo also sent the departure of goalkeeper John, an undeniable starter since 2024, which should be sold to West Ham from England. The archer was not even related to the match.
With problems at the squad after injuries from Kaio Pantaleão and Cuiabano, and below expected level in the attack, there is already external pressure from new arrivals. There is mapping on the market for more reinforcements, even though the difficulty is presented during the textor conflicts with Eagle.
In Bragança Paulista, the alvinegra team will have the opportunity not only to turn the key after defeat at home to Cruzeiro, but to show that the environment remains light. The month of August will be decisive with a decision for a place in the quarterfinals also in Libertadores against LDU.
Botafogo’s advantage in the Brazilian Cup
In the first leg at Nilton Santos, Glorioso won by 2-0 with goals scored by Álvaro Montoro and Alexander Barboza, both in the first half. With the advantage, Davide Ancelotti’s team may even lose by a goal that still will go to the quarterfinals. Equality on the aggregate score will lead the decision to penalties in Bragança Paulista.
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