Botafogobrand new champion of the Libertadores Cupdefeated Internacional this Wednesday in Porto Alegre 0-1 and with 76 points was one draw away from winning the Brazilian Championship this Sunday on the last day.
“The small step” that is missing, according to the Portuguese coach Artur Jorgecould hardly be spoiled by Palmeiraswho this Wednesday defeated 1-2 with a comeback against Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte and established itself in second place with 73 units. Botafogo conquered the Libertadores on November 30 after defeating Atlético Mineiro, whose coach, Gabriel Milito was dismissed this Wednesday.
The Venezuelan extreme Jefferson Savarino He scored the winning goal in the 5th minute and Botafogo managed the meager income during the rest of the match played at the Beira-Río stadium.
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The albinegro club from Rio de Janeiro will win the title on the last day if they defeat or draw on Sunday with Sao Paulo at the Nilton Santos stadium.
The Brasileirao title will put an end to three decades of negative results for Botafogo in this tournament and will arrive eight days after winning the Copa Libertadores for the first time.
Simultaneously, Palmeiras will clash with Fluminense at the Allianz Parque with the urgency of winning and Botafogo fall.
Fluminensesixteenth among 20 teams with 40 points, will visit Palmeiras pressured by the risk of falling to Second Divisionwhich condemns the last four.
Sao Paulosixth with 59 points, will play with the peace of mind of having a guaranteed place in the 2025 Copa Libertadores.
