Botafogo’s leadership in Brazil surprises ESPN commentators: “It’s in the same place as Fluminense, but it’s not the same reality”

a Botafogo The Brazilian championship 2023 with two victories, sharing the top of the table with Fluminense. Glorioso’s start in Série A surprised the ESPN commentators, during the program “Linha de Passe” on Monday (4/24), after the white-white victory over Bahia in Arena Fonte Nova.

– It is interesting that Botafogo started the Brazilian championship with two wins. One thing is the start, another thing is what we imagine for the team. Because you take a good team, it starts off bad, and then there’s a classic team, and then there’s a mountain ahead of you. You have to understand the reality of football. Fluminense and Botafogo are in the same place, but they are not actually the same. But the beginning is good, because after that a third victory can come and this helps to pack up and get another great tournament. But it is not expected to see Botafogo at the top of the table – Analyze it Paolo Calchad.

– Santa Cruz became leader the year he was relegated and Vasco too. The reality of Botafogo differs from that of Fluminense. If Botafogo want a place in the Libertadores, such a good campaign, they need to score points exactly against teams like Sao Paulo and Bahia. You can even get points against Flamengo or Palmeiras, for example, but these are the most matches in the reality of the team – commented fireplace vitor.

Despite the surprise of the commentators, Glorioso has reached ten matches without losing, and boasts the longest unbeaten streak this season among all Serie A clubs. Botafogo’s next commitment in Brazil is against Flamengo, on Sunday, at the Maracana. Before that, on Thursday, there will be the second leg of the third stage of the Copa do Brasil, against Ipiranga, at Nilton Santos Stadium.

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