📋 Botafogo to start youngsters in Copa Carioca 2026 opener | OneFootball

The time has come for Botafogo's debut in the Campeonato Carioca.

The Glorious faces Portuguesa da Ilha at the Luso-Brasileiro starting at 7 PM (Brasília time).

The match will be broadcasted by Premiere. 

Portuguesa 🦓

The Carioca Lusa has already played in the State Championship - they drew 1-1 with Flamengo.

The focus is on seeking the first victory again facing a major team without full strength.

Two former Botafogo players are certain among the 11: Douglas Borges and Guillherme Santos.

Chay is likely to start on the bench.

The lineup has not yet been announced. 

Botafogo ⭐

 Rodrigo Bellão, the under-20 coach, is leading the alternative team at the start of the Carioca.

But he has representatives from the main squad. 

Such as goalkeepers Christian Loor and Raul, right-back Mateo Ponte, midfielder Newton, and attacking midfielders Jordan Barrera and Matheus Martins.

Raul won the competition with Loor and is the only one starting. 

Photo: Vítor Silva / BFR

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