Botafogo wrap up preparations for Vasco clash, likely line-up revealed | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Botafogo wrapped up preparations to face Vasco in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The match kicks off this Thursday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Estádio Nilton Santos.

For the match, coach Davide Ancelotti will not have goalkeeper John, who has been transferred to English football. Neto will take his place. In attack, Venezuelan Savarino may be replaced by Santiago Rodríguez, since he played last Tuesday (the 9th) in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Brazilian Vitinho is in a similar situation and is expected to be replaced by Mateo Ponte at full-back.

Thus, Botafogo is expected to line up with: Neto; Mateo Ponte, Alexander Barboza, Kaio Pantaleão, and Alex Telles; Newton, Danilo, Marlon Freitas, and Jefferson Savarino (Álvaro Montoro); Santiago Rodríguez and Arthur Cabral

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The Rio team comes into the match after a 4-1 thrashing of Red Bull Bragantino on the 30th (Saturday), in the Brasileirão.

With the 1-1 draw in the first leg, Fogão needs a simple win over their rivals. If the score is tied again, the decision will go to penalties.

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