Botafogo advances to Copa Libertadores semifinals for first time since 1973

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In a dramatic victory, Botafogo has secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals, triumphing over São Paulo in a nail-biting penalty shootout. This advancement marks a historic return for the Rio de Janeiro club, reaching the semifinals for the first time since 1973.

2024 Copa Libertadores: Standings & Results

São Paulo's elimination from the tournament signifies its second cup exit this month, having previously been ousted from the Copa do Brasil by Atlético Mineiro.

Botafogo awaits the outcome of the Peñarol vs. Flamengo clash to know their next opponent. The Uruguayan side holds a 1-0 advantage after the first leg.

2024 Copa Libertadores

São Paulo - Botafogo 1:1 (0:1), shoot-out 4:5
Goals: Almada, 15 (0:1); Calleri, 87 (1:1)

São Paulo: Rafael; Arboleda; Welington (Araújo, 83); Rafinha M. (Igor Vinicius, 75); Franco; Luiz Gustavo; Lucas Moura; Bobadilla (Rodrigo Nestor, 75); Wellington Rato (André Silva, 83); William Gomes (Luciano, 36); Calleri
Bench: Jandrei; Lewis J.; Ferraresi; Marcos Antônio; Liziero; Erick S.
Yellow Cards: Bobadilla 53; Rodrigo Nestor 79; Igor Vinicius 90; Rafinha M. 90, 90
Red cards: Rafinha M. 90'

Botafogo: John Victor; Telles (Marcal, 83); Bastos; Barboza Al. (Adryelson, 60); Vitinho; Marlon Freitas; Gregore (Danilo Barbosa, 83); Savarino (Tche Tche, 70); Luiz Henrique (Martins, 70); Almada; Igor Jesus
Bench: Fernández G.; Halter; Ponte; Hugo; Allan; Romero O.; Soares T.
Yellow Cards: Barboza Al. 45; John Victor 49; Marcal 90
Red cards: Fernández G. 90'


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