Botafogo v Nacional Potosí: line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

Botafogo will decide its fate in the Copa Libertadores. Eager to repeat the feat of 2024, when they won the title, the Glorious team will host Nacional Potosí this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium for the second leg of the second phase. In the first leg, on Bolivian soil, the Brazilians lost 1-0.

What does Botafogo need to qualify?

With this result, Botafogo needs to win by two or more goals to qualify. If they win by one goal, it will force a penalty shootout, as a draw favors the Bolivians. The winner of this duel will face whoever wins the match between Argentinos Juniors and Barcelona de Guayaquil, who play at the same time in Argentina. The Argentinians have a foot in the door after winning 1-0 in Ecuador.

Where to watch

The match between Botafogo and Nacional Potosí will be broadcast on ESPN (cable TV), GETV (streaming), and Disney+ (streaming).

How is Botafogo doing?

Martín Anselmi, Botafogo's coach, believes his team can assert themselves in the return leg. “I sincerely believe that in Rio de Janeiro, without the altitude, the story will be different, as I saw a lot of effort and the potential to achieve a better result in the first leg. But, of course, we must respect our opponent,” he said.

The coach did not want to reveal the lineup for the match, as he was pleased with some observations made during the 2-0 victory over Boavista over the weekend in the Taça Rio. Many players remain injured, such as defender Marçal, midfielder Allan, midfielders Santiago Rodríguez and Joaquín Correa, and forwards Arthur Cabral and Chris Ramos.

How is Nacional doing?

On Nacional's side, coach Leonardo Egüez will maintain the core of the first leg and remains confident. “Football is 11 against 11, and we still have ninety minutes. Anything can happen,” he said.

Probable lineups

BOTAFOGO: Léo Linck, Alexander Barboza, Bastos, and Ythallo; Vitinho, Newton, Danilo (Artur), Álvaro Montoro, and Alex Telles; Lucas Villalba and Matheus Martins Coach: Martín Anselmi

NACIONAL POTOSÍ: Pedro Galindo, Oscar Baldomar, Edisson Restrepo, Luis Demiquel, and Andres Torrico; Maicon Solís, Leandro Otormín, Pedro Azogue, and Maximiliano Nuñez; Willan Álvarez and Oscar Villalba Coach: Leonardo Egüez

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MATCH DETAILS

BOTAFOGO VS REAL POTOSÍ

Competition: Pre Libertadores – 2nd phase Location: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

Refereeing

Referee: Piero Maza (Chile) Assistants: Jose Retamal (Chile) and Miguel Rocha (Chile) VAR: Juan Lara (Chile)

*By Gazeta Press

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