O Botafogo takes the field this Wednesday (24), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, at 7pm (Brasília time, with broadcast by ESPN on Star+in search of the 1st victory in CONMEBOL Libertadores. On the other side, however, is an opponent who hasn’t lost in 8 months.
The last defeat of University It was on August 16, 2023, when they lost 2-0 to ADT Tarma, in the Peruvian Championship. Since then, the Merengues have entered the field 28 times. They were 16 wins It is 12 draws.
The undefeated series guaranteed the University last season’s national title. In 2024, the Meringues They are in second place in Peru, with 30 points, one behind leader Sporting Cristal. There are 9 wins and 3 draws, in addition to 18 goals scored and only 4 conceded in 12 matches.
Since December last year, the club has been led by Fabián Bustos. The Argentine coach appears to have found himself in Peru after a lackluster spell in Brazil, where he worked at Santos and in America-MG.
Fabián Bustos arrived at Peixe in February 2022 and spent just 5 months in the position. He was fired with 8 wins, 12 draws and 9 defeats. Last year, he was unable to prevent relegation from America-MG The Serie B of the Brazilian Championship and said goodbye with 2 wins, 5 draws and 11 defeats.
On the field, the highlight of Meringues is José Rivera, 26 years old. Scorer of 5 goals in 12 games, the striker caught the attention of the experienced Jorge Fossati and was called up to defend the Peruvian team in friendlies against Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.
Where to watch Botafogo x Universitario
The game between Botafogo It is University is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (24), at the Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 3rd round of the Libertadores, with broadcast by ESPN on Star+.
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