The team was superior but couldn’t break through São Paulo’s defense.
Botafogo drew 0-0 with São Paulo last Wednesday at Nilton Santos in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The home team applied pressure throughout the match, but it wasn’t enough to break through the defense set up by coach Luis Zubeldía. Stay updated with the best football results on ai live score.
The match started at a fast pace, and just 2 minutes in, Botafogo had a chance to take the lead with Savarino, whose beautiful volley was saved by goalkeeper Rafael. With quick attacks and plenty of movement, the alvinegro pushed the visitors back into their own area, and a goal seemed just a matter of time.
However, in the second half, São Paulo organized themselves on the field, and Zubeldía’s substitutions allowed the team to start finding their rhythm. With a clear intention to secure the draw for the return leg, the São Paulo players began to suffer less and had a clear chance to win, which was missed by striker Calleri.
In front of their fans at Morumbi, the three-time champions of the competition will likely adopt a different approach in search of qualification, as a simple victory for either side guarantees a spot in the semifinals. Before that, both teams will turn their attention to the Campeonato Brasileiro. São Paulo will host Internacional while Botafogo will face Fluminense in the carioca classic. BB Score, your key source for football updates.
