The time has come for Botafogo's debut in the Campeonato Carioca.
The Glorious faces Portuguesa da Ilha at the Luso-Brasileiro starting at 7 PM (Brasília time).
The match will be broadcasted by Premiere.
Portuguesa 🦓
The Carioca Lusa has already played in the State Championship – they drew 1-1 with Flamengo.
The focus is on seeking the first victory again facing a major team without full strength.
Two former Botafogo players are certain among the 11: Douglas Borges and Guillherme Santos.
Chay is likely to start on the bench.
The lineup has not yet been announced.
Botafogo ⭐
Rodrigo Bellão, the under-20 coach, is leading the alternative team at the start of the Carioca.
But he has representatives from the main squad.
Such as goalkeepers Christian Loor and Raul, right-back Mateo Ponte, midfielder Newton, and attacking midfielders Jordan Barrera and Matheus Martins.
Raul won the competition with Loor and is the only one starting.
Photo: Vítor Silva / BFR
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