Botafogo eye Libertadores spot with favourable Brasileiro run-in | OneFootball

In pursuit of qualification for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, Botafogo will have a theoretically favorable path in the final five rounds of the Brazilian Championship.

The black-and-white team will face two teams seriously threatened by relegation: Sport and Vitória. In addition, they will play against Corinthians (13th) and Grêmio (14th). The only G5 rival will be Cruzeiro, with three out of the five matches at home.

Record in the first round

In the first round, Botafogo earned eight points against these same opponents. In sequence, the team beat Sport 1-0, drew with Corinthians 1-1, lost to Cruzeiro 2-0, thrashed Fortaleza 5-0, and drew with Grêmio 1-1.

Botafogo's position in the standings

Botafogo is currently in sixth place in the Brasileirão, with 52 points, one less than Bahia (5th). Fluminense, which is also fighting for a spot in the Libertadores, is right behind with 51 points.

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