In challenge at the altitude of Quito, the Botafogo visits LDU This Thursday (08/21), at 19h (Brasília time), by Second game of the round of 16 of Libertadores 2025. The duel takes place at Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium, also known as Casa Blanca. The match will be broadcast to Brazil for Paramount+ (streaming and pay TV).
Glorioso won 1-0 in Rio de Janeiro and may even draw at Ecuador to qualify for the quarterfinals.
Quito’s altitude is 2,850 meters, which can lead to physical difficulties for Alvinegro players.
Botafogo lineup against LDU
Coach Davide Ancelotti lives the expectation for returns. Defender David Ricardo and striker Arthur Cabral run against time after they feel uncomfortable. Both suffered problems in the first duel against the LDU. Behind the scenes, there is optimism to count on the duo in Quito.
Cuiabano left-back and midfielder Newton are also doubts because of muscle issues, but they tend to be more recovering.
On certain embezzlement, defenders Kaio Pantaleão and Bastos are recovering after injuries and outside the round of 16. Strikers Chris Ramos and Jordan Barrera were also not registered at this stage.
With the advantage on the aggregate score, Botafogo can be cast with three steering wheels. Thus, Allan and Marlon Freitas would form a first line in midfield. In this scenario, Arthur Cabral would start as a reserve and Savarino would be cast as “false 9”.
Probable Botafogo lineup: John; Vitinho, Barboza, David Ricardo (Marçal), Alex Telles; ALLAN, Marlon Freitas, Danilo; Artur, Montoro and Savarino (Arthur Cabral). Technical: Davide Ancelotti.
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LDU x Botafogo: Time and where to watch
- Copa Libertadores 2025 – Eighth Final – Game 2
- Data: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Time: 19h (from Brasilia)
- Local: Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium, in Quito (Ecuador)
- Transmission: Paramount+ (streaming and pay TV)
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Botafogo results
- 08/17 – Botafogo 0 x 1 Palmeiras – Brasileirão
- 14/08 – Botafogo 1 x 0 LDU – Libertadores
- 08/08 – Fortaleza 0 x 5 Botafogo – Brasileirão
- 08/08 – Bragantino 0 x 1 Botafogo – Copa do Brasil
- 03/08 – Botafogo 0 x 2 cruise – Brasileirão
Next Botafogo Games
- LDU X BOTAFOGO – 08/21 (Thursday) – 19h (from Brasilia) – Libertadores (Eighth Eighth – Volta)
- Youth x Botafogo – 08/24 (Sunday) – 18h30 (from Brasilia) – Brasileirão
- Vasco x Botafogo – 08/27 (Wednesday) – 21h30 (Brasília) – Copa do Brasil
- Botafogo x Bragantino – 08/30 (Saturday) – 6:30 pm (from Brasilia) – Brasileirão
- Botafogo x Vasco – 11/09 (Thursday) – 9:30 pm (Brasília) – Copa do Brasil
Botafogo classifications
- Libertadores: in the round of 16 (against LDU)
- Brasileirão: 5th place (29 points in 18 games)
- Brazil Cup: in the quarterfinals (against Vasco)
