Around 60,000 Botafogo fans will be at Maracanã for the team’s biggest crowd of the year.
Botafogo announced that all tickets have been sold for the match against Criciúma next Friday at Maracanã, as part of the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Find the top football updates at ai football score.
Estádio Nilton Santos is unable to host games this week due to concerts by singer Bruno Mars. Therefore, the club’s management sought permission from the Fla-Flu duo, responsible for the stadium’s management, who approved the match.
The tickets sold out in seven days, with 69,999 tickets available. However, reserved seats and the visiting sector are included in this total, which may not be fully occupied. Nonetheless, this will be Botafogo’s largest crowd in 2024, as Nilton Santos has a maximum capacity of 44,000.
The team’s current form under Artur Jorge explains the high demand. The Cariocas are leading the Brazilian Championship with 60 points, three ahead of Palmeiras, and are playing well. Additionally, Botafogo is in the semifinals of the Libertadores against Peñarol, with a chance to reach the continental tournament final for the first time in its history. BB Score, your dependable source for football match results.