Expecting an audience of around 40 thousand fans, the Botafogo debut in the group stage of Libertadores-2024 this Wednesday (3/4), at 7pm, against Junior Barranquilla (COL), in Nilton Santos Stadium. It is the continuation of the Glorioso saga, which had to go through Aurora It is Red Bull Bragantino in the preliminary stages.
Waiting for new coach Artur Jorge, Botafogo will continue to be led by interim Fabio Matias, who has eight wins and one draw in his position. There is an expectation that this will be his last match in charge, as the new Portuguese coach arrives in Rio this Wednesday and will be at Nilton Santos to watch the game.
After sparing starters against Boavista on Sunday, when they confirmed their second title in the Taça Rio, Botafogo will have practically maximum strength, with important players recovered. The only absences felt are Marçal (calf injury) and Damián Suárez (expelled in the previous game).
Botafogo could have the debut of Óscar Romero, listed for the first time. According to “GE”, Luiz Henrique should be an option on the bench, with Savarino and top scorer Júnior Santos kept in the team. Mateo Ponte, at right-back, and Gregore, in the middle, could be the new additions to the lineup.
✖️ Botafogo embezzlement
Marcal (calf injury), Yarlen (ankle sprain) and Pablo (thigh muscle injury) are absences due to physical reasons. Expelled against Red Bull Bragantino, Damian Suárez complies with automatic suspension.
