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There was a prevailing expectation for Botafogo to emerge victorious on the pitch, especially given the strength of its roster—widely praised throughout the season. The head coach, Artur Jorge, made judicious decisions, rotating players in a manner reminiscent of European teams participating in similar tournaments. Such strategies often involve deploying a first-string lineup only after experimenting with reserve players in initial games; a trend expected from those competing under high-stakes conditions abroad.