Botafogo wouldn’t make LaLiga’s top 10, says Spanish journalist | OneFootball

Botafogo lost 1-0 to Atlético de Madrid but advanced to the round of 16 in the Club World Cup.

Especially after defeating PSG in a group considered the "group of death," the Alvinegro received very positive coverage in the international press.

And it's not just Botafogo. Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Fluminense have been receiving praise from the foreign media since the start of the World Cup.

But there's always that person who likes to talk, right? Before the match that decided the qualifiers from Group B, Isaac Suárez from Marca analyzed the South American teams and downplayed their good results.

"I think the Brazilian and Argentine teams are performing in this World Cup primarily because of the mentality with which they approach the tournament. And then because of the physical condition they arrive in. It's the opposite of what happens with the Europeans," he stated.

So far, so good, but when it came time to talk about Botafogo, the journalist from the Spanish newspaper used stronger words.

So, folks? Do you agree with the foreigner? Or did he feel deep down that Brazilian clubs are standing up to the "mighty" Europeans?

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