Botafogo v Barcelona: likely line-ups and where to watch Libertadores | OneFootball

In the most important game of the season, Botafogo hosts Barcelona de Guayaquil this Tuesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the return leg of the third phase of the Libertadores. The winner advances to the group stage of the tournament.

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Where to watch

The match will be broadcast by ESPN Brasil and Disney+.

Team form

In the first leg, played in Ecuador, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Seeking a simple victory to advance, Botafogo overcame Bangu with an alternative team and won the Taça Rio last weekend.

Coach Martín Anselmi did not want to reveal the lineup he will field, but he is expected to maintain the core from the first leg. Meanwhile, Barcelona arrives motivated after their victory over Emelec in the Ecuadorian Championship.

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Probable lineups

BOTAFOGO: Léo Link, Mateo Ponte, Bastos, and Alexander Barboza; Vitinho, Newton, Danilo, Álvaro Montoro, Jordan Barrera, and Alex Telles; Matheus Martins Coach: Martín Anselmi

BARCELONA: David Contreras, Bryan Carabalí, Christian Báez, Álex Rangel, and Gustavo Vallecilla; Byron Castillo, Milton Celiz, Joshimar Rojas, Jhonny Quiñónez, and Jonnathan Mina; Darío Benedetto Coach: César Farías

Refereeing

TECHNICAL DATA

BOTAFOGO-BRA X BARCELONA-EQU

Location: Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: March 10, 2026 (Tuesday) Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Piero Maza (Chile) Assistants: Claudio Urrutia (Chile) and Miguel Rocha (Chile) VAR: Juan Lara (Chile)

*By Gazeta Press

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