Commentator warns about the quality of LDU, but sees Botafogo alive in the Libertadores: ‘Classification and leadership are viable’

With one victory in three games in the group stage, the Botafogo face the LDUthis Wednesday, by Libertadores, at the Nilton Santos Stadium. To the commentator André Donkefrom ESPN, the black and white team must be alert to the opponent, but is capable of advancing.

– It wasn’t just playing in Quito that LDU reached the South American Championship (champion in 2023). Even though (coach Luis) Zubeldía left, it remains a very strong team. The good thing for Botafogo, who lost the first two, is that everyone took points. No one went astray. The group’s situation ended up being beneficial. Classification and leadership are viable, we are seeing evolution with Artur Jorge and quality in the squad. It’s too early to rule out Botafogo, something I was inclined to say was that life was delicate in the Libertadores. The improvement with Artur Jorge and the group’s situation benefited Botafogo – highlighted André Donke.

The commentator Silas believes that Botafogo will need to compete more to obtain results in the Libertadores.

– Botafogo, when they win, they win well and, when they lose, they lose well. The Libertadores is a different style of game. LDU beat Fortaleza on penalties, losing to Fluminense in a very difficult game at Maracanã. LDU is used to playing in Brazil, it will be a different pitch, Botafogo has to understand that it is a more competitive game. Score a goal and keep fighting. You can’t concede a goal and leave anyway. This reading is missing. It’s enchanting at certain times, but there are more difficult games. LDU is used to this type of game, they played against Fluminense back then, now again, they beat Fortaleza on penalties, it’s more difficult – Silas stressed.