Botafogo falls to Estudiantes, drops to third in Copa Libertadores Group A
One sentence summary – Botafogo, the current Copa Libertadores title holder, suffered a 1-0 loss to Estudiantes in Argentina, moving them down to third place in Group A with three points, as coach Renato Paiva faces challenges with inconsistent team dynamics and performances.
At a glance
- Botafogo, current Copa Libertadores title holder, lost 1-0 to Estudiantes in Argentina
- Resulted in Botafogo moving down to third place in Group A with three points
- Renato Paiva, the Portuguese coach, facing challenges with team dynamics and inconsistent performances
- Estudiantes match saw Botafogo unable to convert chances, conceding a goal to Guido Carrilo
- Botafogo currently in third place in Group A, trailing behind Estudiantes by six points and Universidad de Chile by seven points
The details
Botafogo, the current title holder of the Copa Libertadores, experienced a 1-0 loss to Estudiantes in Argentina.
This outcome has resulted in Botafogo moving down to third place in Group A. The team has earned three points in the competition thus far.
The recent loss
has added to the challenges faced by Renato Paiva, the Portuguese coach who assumed the role at Botafogo in February.
Since his appointment, Renato Paiva has achieved two wins, two draws, and four losses. Paiva observed that there have been noticeable changes in the team’s dynamics compared to last year, resulting in inconsistent performances in various matches.
The match against Estudiantes
took place on a field that presented challenges, with the home team viewing it as an important game. Despite a strong start and creating chances, Botafogo was unable to convert those opportunities.
As the game progressed, Estudiantes had more possession, causing Botafogo to defend in a medium block. Botafogo’s goalkeeper, John, had few saves to make in the first half, with only a few corners posing a threat.
During the match, Botafogo conceded a goal. The Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi in La Plata hosted a match where Guido Carrilo scored a goal for Estudiantes at the 38th minute.
As a result of the match outcome, the Brazilian titleholders are currently in third place in Group A. They are currently in third place, trailing behind Estudiantes by six points and Universidad de Chile by seven points.
Universidad de Chile secured a 1-1 draw against Carabobo, a team currently in fourth place in the group with one point.
The Brazilian team is scheduled to travel to Venezuela for their upcoming phase matches. They will also compete against the Argentine and Chilean teams in their home country.
The two teams with the highest rankings in the group will progress to the Round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores. The team in third place will move on to the Round of 32 in the Copa Sudamericana. The team in fourth place will be eliminated from the competition.
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| – Botafogo, the champion of the Copa Libertadores, lost to Estudiantes in Argentina by a score of 1-0. – |
| As a result, Botafogo now occupies third place in Group A with three points. |
| – The loss has increased pressure on Renato Paiva, the Portuguese coach who took over Botafogo in February. |
| – Renato Paiva has a record of two wins, two draws, and four losses since becoming the coach. |
| – Renato Paiva commented that the team from last year no longer exists and that they have had varying performances in different games. |
| – The match against Estudiantes was played on a difficult field, with the home team treating it like a final. |
| – Botafogo started the game well and had opportunities, but the ball did not go in the net. – Estudiantes had more possession as the game progressed, with Botafogo often defending in a medium block. – The Botafogo goalkeeper, John, did not have to make many saves in the first half, with only a few corners being dangerous. – Botafogo conceded a goal in an unfortunate play during the match. |
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| – O Estádio Jorge Luis Hirschi em La Plata foi o local onde Guido Carrilo marcou um gol aos 38 minutos, decidindo o jogo. – O time detentor do título brasileiro está em terceiro lugar no Grupo A, com três pontos, atrás do Estudiantes com seis pontos e da Universidade do Chile com sete pontos. |
| – A Universidade do Chile empatou 1-1 com o Carabobo, que está em quarto lugar no grupo com um ponto. |
| – Na próxima fase, o time brasileiro terá que viajar para a Venezuela e enfrentar os argentinos e chilenos em casa. – |
| Os dois primeiros colocados do grupo se classificam para as oitavas de final da Taça Libertadores, enquanto o terceiro é rebaixado para os 16avos de final da Taça sul-americana. |
| O quarto colocado é eliminado. |
