Coach Artur Jorge’s Botafogo does the math to qualify for the round of 16 of the Libertadores Vitor Silva / Botafogo
Published 05/09/2024 11:55 | Updated 05/09/2024 11:56
With six points from four games, Artur Jorge’s team is in second place, tied with the Colombians, who have a better balance (2 against 0). If you win in Peru, the Botafogo would reach nine points and open a four-point lead over Universitariowhich would have five.
But they would need another match in the group to guarantee their place one round in advance. This is because the LDU is in last place, with four points. If they draw or lose, they would also not be able to reach Glorioso.
On the other hand, A victory for the Ecuadorians would upset the group and force a direct confrontation in Colombia. Still, the situation wouldn’t be bad, as Junior Barranquilla would have six points.
I.e, Botafogo would have the advantage of a draw in the sixth round. But they couldn’t lose, at the risk of being overtaken on goal difference by the Colombians and also by LDU, if they beat Universitário at home.
If Botafogo loses in Peru
However, the calculations could be more complicated in case of defeat next Thursday (16). After all, Glorioso would have six points and would be overtaken by the Peruvians, who would have eight. Furthermore, could fall to last place in the groupif LDU wins too.
With one round to go, would force Junior Barranquilla to beat away from home.
