Botafogo face Bolivian altitude in Libertadores qualifying round | OneFootball

Botafogo already knows who they will face in the second phase of the 2026 pre-Libertadores. Their opponent will be Nacional Potosí from Bolivia, who secured their spot by winning the Copa de Bolivia this Monday.

After losing the first leg of the final 2-0 to Bolívar, who were already qualified for the group stage, the team bounced back at home and won 4-1, claiming the title.

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The match-up presents Glorioso with a major challenge: the altitude. Nacional Potosí plays its home games at the Víctor Agustín Ugarte stadium, located in the city of Potosí, about 4,000 meters above sea level.

The first leg between Nacional Potosí and Botafogo is scheduled for February 18, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Bolivia. The return match will take place on February 25, at the Nilton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

Also on Monday, Botafogo officially announced the signing of coach Martín Anselmi. The Argentine signed a two-season contract and will be presented on January 4, when he will begin the pre-season in charge of the black-and-white squad.

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