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Delving deeper into Brazil's football history sheds light on the unique circumstances of both teams. The pandemic, which swept through Brazil, created not only logistical chaos but also an unprecedented level of unpredictability for all teams involved. Yet, while players from Palmeiras engaged in a rare opportunity to conserve energy and field strong lineups by rotating their squad, Botafogo was essentially left to fend for itself, struggling under the weight of an unrelenting schedule that did not grant respite.