Botafogo divides its focus between two competitions on Thursday, january 15th, as the club continues play in the prestigious Copa São Paulo-a tournament renowned for showcasing emerging Brazilian football talent-while simultaneously launching its Campeonato Carioca campaign. The Fogão will face Juventude at 9:30 PM in Taubaté, with the match broadcast live on XSports adn its YouTube channel, while a largely under-20 squad, managed by rodrigo Bellão, takes on Portuguesa at 7:00 PM in Rio de Janeiro. The Copa São Paulo match winner will advance to play either Fortaleza or Itaquaquecetuba.
Botafogo will return to action in the Copa São Paulo tournament on Thursday, January 15th, facing Juventude at 9:30 PM in Taubaté. The competition, a key proving ground for young Brazilian talent, continues to deliver exciting matchups as teams battle for a coveted spot in the later stages.
The match will be broadcast live on XSports television and their YouTube channel. The winner will advance to play the victor of the contest between Fortaleza and Itaquaquecetuba.
Botafogo faces a challenging scheduling conflict, as they are also set to kick off their Campeonato Carioca campaign on the same day. At 7:00 PM, a primarily under-20 squad, coached by Rodrigo Bellão, will take on Portuguesa at the Luso-Brasileiro stadium.
According to a schedule released by the Federação Paulista de Futebol, Botafogo’s Copa São Paulo clash with Juventude is set for Thursday, January 15th, at 9:30 PM in Taubaté.
Fans can catch the action on XSports via television and on the XSports YouTube channel. Progression from this match will see the winning team face off against the winner of Fortaleza versus Itaquaquecetuba.
The team will need to split its resources to compete against Juventude, coinciding with the Campeonato Carioca opener against Portuguesa at 7:00 PM at Luso-Brasileiro. That match will feature a roster largely comprised of under-20 players, under the direction of coach Rodrigo Bellão.
Full Third Round Schedule:
Wednesday, January 14th:
2:30 PM: Mirassol x América-RN (Xsports)
3:00 PM: Ceará x Grêmio Prudente (YouTube/CazéTV)
3:00 PM: Atlético-PI x América-MG (YouTube/Paulistão)
5:00 PM: Cruzeiro x Ponte Preta (YouTube/CazéTV)
6:45 PM: Chapecoense x Grêmio (Xsports)
7:30 PM: Botafogo-SP x Guanabara City-GO (Xsports)
9:15 PM: Ferroviária x Santos (Xsports)
9:30 PM: XV de Jaú x Guarani (YouTube/CazéTV)
Thursday, January 15th:
11:00 AM: Fortaleza x Itaquaquecetuba (XSports)
11:00 AM: Internacional x Nacional-SP (YouTube/ CazéTV)
2:30 PM: Red Bull Bragantino x Canaã-DF (XSports)
3:00 PM: Palmeiras x Flamengo-SP (YouTube/CazéTV)
3:00 PM: Santo André x Ibrachina (YouTube/UlissesTV)
5:00 PM: Fluminense x Ituano (YouTube/ CazéTV)
7:00 PM: São Paulo x Operário (XSports)
9:30 PM: Juventude x Botafogo (XSports)
