Botafogo's Copa Libertadores Exit: Ancelotti's Son Faces Setback
Botafogo, under Davide Ancelotti, was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores in the round of 16 by Ecuador's Liga de Quito, despite winning the first leg. Liga de Quito advances to face Sao Paulo FC. Ancelotti, new to full-time coaching, continues his career influenced by his father, Carlo Ancelotti.
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Botafogo, the reigning Copa Libertadores champion coached by Davide Ancelotti, experienced a shocking exit in the round of 16 on Thursday. They were ousted by Ecuador's Liga de Quito, despite holding a 1-0 first-leg lead earned in Brazil.
The Brazilian side faced disappointment in the return leg, losing 2-0 to Liga de Quito. Gabriel Villamil scored in the 7th minute, followed by Lisandro Alzugaray's penalty kick in the 60th, sealing Botafogo's fate and advancing Liga de Quito to face Sao Paulo FC in the quarterfinals.
Ancelotti, aged 35, joined Botafogo in July for his first full-time coaching role. Despite the setback, he is contracted through 2026, bringing experience from top clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and remaining part of Carlo Ancelotti's staff with Brazil's national team.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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