Botafogo has yet another challenge in its quest for the unprecedented Copa Libertadores da América title. Starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (23), Alvinegro de General Severiano will host Peñarol (Uruguay) at the Nilton Santos stadium in the semi-finals of the continental competition. THE National Radio broadcasts live.
Despite occupying the lead in the Brazilian Series A, Botafogo is not experiencing its best moment of the season. This is because they have been stumbling in some games in the national competition (such as the 1-1 draw with Criciúma last Friday), which allowed second-placed Palmeiras to close the gap to first place.
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Facing the Uruguayan team, Portuguese coach Artur Jorge expects many difficulties. In a press conference after the draw with Criciúma, the Alvinegro commander stated that he expects an opponent very dedicated to closing the spaces in defense, as seen against Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores: “From what we saw, Peñarol with Flamengo won here and drew there. It was at the base of the team that they worked a lot defensively close to their penalty area, breaking the rhythm of the game, causing the game to not play. I know the difficulties we will have.”
To achieve a positive result at home, General Severiano’s team will have to show a lot of willingness, as they will face an opponent who arrives rested after their coach, Uruguayan Diego Aguirre, decided to choose an alternative lineup in his last match for the Uruguayan Championship. , a 2-0 triumph over Boston River last weekend.
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