Botafogo Secures Spot in Knockout Stage
In a decisive match on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Botafogo secured their spot in the knockout stage of the Conmebol Libertadores by defeating Universidad de Chile 1-0 in a clash held at the iconic Nilton Santos Stadium.
Match Highlights
The only goal of the match came from Igor Jesus, which not only clinched the victory but also marked an important moment as Botafogo ensured their progression to the last 16 of the tournament. With this victory, Botafogo joined Argentina’s Estudiantes in the next round, with both teams finishing the group stage with 12 points.
Estudiantes also had a strong performance during their match against Carabobo, winning 2-0 thanks to early goals from Cetre and Giménez. The results of the matches allowed Estudiantes to finish first in Group A due to their superior goal difference (+6 compared to Botafogo’s +3).
Upcoming Matches
The draw for the round of 16 matchups is scheduled by Conmebol for June 2, 2025, which will determine Botafogo’s next challenge in the tournament. Meanwhile, Universidad de Chile has also advanced to the playoffs of the South American tournament, facing a team that finished in second place in another group.
Botafogo’s next game in the Brazilian Championship is set for Sunday, June 1, as they travel to Vila Belmiro to take on Santos in the competition’s 11th round.
