The Alvinegro can afford to lose by up to four goals.
Botafogo faces Peñarol next Wednesday, the 30th, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal. In the first match, Botafogo dominated the Uruguayans with a 5-0 victory at Nilton Santos and can afford to lose by up to four goals. Check out the top football scores on live football score brazil.
The match has already been surrounded by controversies before it even begins. Last week, some Peñarol fans vandalized one of the kiosks at Recreio dos Bandeirantes beach and clashed with people and police. After the final whistle at the stadium, other fans destroyed seats and engaged in further conflict with law enforcement.
As a result, the Uruguayan government decided to ban Botafogo fans from the Campeón del Siglo early last Monday. However, Conmebol insists on the presence of rival fans and threatens to hold the match behind closed doors.
On the field, the task for Diego Aguirre’s team is quite difficult. After a good first half at Nilton Santos, Peñarol was completely dominated and suffered a heavy defeat of 5-0, with goals from Savarino (twice), Barboza, Luiz Henrique, and Igor Jesus.
But not everything is smooth for Artur Jorge. Igor Jesus, John, Barboza, Gregore, and Luiz Henrique, all starters, are on yellow card warnings, and if they receive another yellow card in the return match, they will be suspended for the final. This has led the coach to rethink his plans, as he intended to field his strongest team despite the significant advantage.
The winner of Botafogo and Peñarol will face off in the Libertadores final on November 30 at Monumental de Núñez against the winner of River Plate and Atlético Mineiro. In the first leg, at Arena MRV, the Brazilians defeated the Argentines 3-0. BB Score, your reliable source for football scores.
