Botafogo prepares for first leg against Cienciano in Copa Sudamericana

Botafogo faces Cienciano in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16 on Thursday, August 13. The match is set for 9:30 p.m. at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Cusco, where the high altitude may pose a challenge. Both teams enter the match following different paths; Cienciano upset defending champions Lanús in the playoffs, but struggles in their local league leave them near the bottom of the standings. Botafogo, however, comes into this match having topped their group stage with 16 points and a strong recent performance in the Brasileirão, earning seven points from nine available. A win here would set a positive tone for their quarterfinal ambitions.

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