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The speaker emphasizes that in comparison to Palmeiras’ situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the timing and contexts of the two teams’ struggles can hardly be equated. For context, players from Palmeiras were afforded a greater gap between their demanding fixtures when the pandemic disrupted the league. This gap provided critical time to rest and strategize for upcoming matches, whereas Botafogo's experiences presented an entirely different challenge.
When Botafogo played on Sunday only to travel immediately for Wednesday matches, conditions were undeniably grim. Many observers agree that such scenarios border on the ridiculous when considering the overall demands of competitive football.