Last year at this time, the Botafogo was losing the championship with an unimaginable slump the last few races, finishing in the end just fifth in her standings Brazilian Serie A. Indicatively, he had just two wins from the 22nd matchday onwards…
This year, with the former coach of Braga, Arthur Georgeon the bench, the club owned by Lyon’s owner, John Textorlooked ready to wash away last year’s embarrassment and capture the title after 29 years.
And yet… Can the company of Ciquinio, Almada, Rafael and Alan to be unbeaten in the league since August, however three draws in the last five matches allowed the Palmeiras to come close to just two degrees.
Definicion del Brasileirao ????:
?Botafogo is leader with 69 points
?Su escolta es Palmeiras, con 67
?El martes que viene se enfrentan a la noche
??Ultimos 10 PJ entre ambos? 4 victorias para cada uno y 2 empates
?Quedan apenas cuatro fechas para el final del tournament pic.twitter.com/tCbGjSicRV— VarskySports (@VarskySports) November 21, 2024
Two weeks ago, Botafogo was comfortable and at +6 from her opponentsbut this difference has decreased dramatically and with the away derby with “Verdao” approaching, the risk of losing for the second season in a row a championship that seemed, to a certain extent, finished, is more than visible.
However, it should be noted that Jorge’s team has managed to reach the Copa Libertadores finalwhere they will face Atletico Mineiro in nine days, aiming for the biggest distinction in their history.
In a few weeks, Botafogo fans can celebrate everything or experience another nightmare…
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Source: Sport Fm
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