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Botafogo prepares for critical match against Cienciano in Sul-Americana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Botafogo prepares for critical match against Cienciano in Sul-Americana

Summary

Botafogo faces Cienciano on August 20 at 9:30 p.m. in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16 at Nilton Santos Stadium. After a heavy 6-1 defeat in the first leg, Botafogo must win by at least five goals to extend the tie to penalties. Interim coach Rodrigo Bellão takes charge following the departure of Franclim Carvalho. Bellão has made changes to the lineup ahead of this decisive match after a loss to Vitória in the Brasileirão.

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By the Numbers

•Botafogo faces a must-win scenario against Cienciano.
•Team needs a five-goal margin to force penalties.
•Rodrigo Bellão is the interim coach after Carvalho's departure.
•Botafogo lost to Vitória in its last Brasileirão match.

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11:24 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Botafogo named to chase a miracle and go through in Sul-Americana

What they're saying

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Botafogo take the field this Thursday (20) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium to face Cienciano in the second leg of the 2026 Conmebol Sudamericana round of 16. After a 6-1 defeat ...
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