Danilo left out as Botafogo kick off Libertadores campaign, see the squad | OneFootball

Botafogo released this Tuesday the list of players called up for the team’s debut in the pre-Libertadores against Nacional de Potosí, at the altitude of Bolivia.

Midfielder Danilo, a standout for Glorioso this season, who was substituted at the end of the first half during the elimination against Flamengo in the Cariocão quarterfinals last Sunday, and forward Arthur Cabral will not travel to Bolivia due to “medical reasons.” Another significant absence is midfielder Allan, who has been injured since the match against Fluminense last Thursday.

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Check out the list of players called up for the match:

Goalkeepers: Cristhian Loor, Léo Linck, and Neto; Defenders: Alex Telles, Alexander Barboza, Bastos, Gabriel Abdias, Jhoan Hernández, Justino, Kadu, Kauã Cruz, Mateo Ponte, Vitinho, and Ythallo; Midfielders: Arthur Novaes, Bernardo Valim, Marquinhos, Montoro, Newton, and Wallace Davi; Forwards: Artur, Arthur Izaque, Jordan Barrera, Kadir, Kauan Toledo, Lucas Villalba, Matheus Martins, and Nathan.

In search of a spot in the group stage

⚔️ Match: Nacional de Potosí vs. Botafogo 🏆 Competition: Copa Libertadores – 2nd preliminary round 📅 Date: February 17, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time) 🏟️ Venue: Estadio Víctor Agustín Ugarte

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