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As Botafogo heads into crucial fixtures, including an upcoming showdown against Palmeiras, tensions simmer due to the club's recent poor run and the resulting fanatical anxiety. Recall the fallout following a recent match against Atlético Mineiro, where an emotional response from the team led to multiple expulsions, adding more strain to an already compromised mental state.
The resulting atmosphere, fraught with frustration, suggests that Botafogo's players carry a burden amplified by expectations, something that can easily derail performance in tight-margin matches, especially ones that demand a championship mentality.