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The Rise of Botafogo and the Challenges of Palmeiras
In the recent Brasileirão season, Botafogo emerged as the champion, managing to capitalize on the mistakes of their main competitor, Palmeiras. While Botafogo had a remarkable year, winning both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, their path was not without errors. Critical points were lost against teams like Vitória and Cuiabá, and even during tense moments in the Libertadores, they were on the verge of elimination.
Despite Botafogo's achievements, the question arises: did they win because they were superior, or because their rivals faltered more spectacularly? Palmeiras, once a dominant force that had an impressive record against lower-table teams, struggled significantly this season, suffering from a series of unexpected defeats.