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Consider other Brazilian teams in similar situations: the comparisons with past World Cup performances reveal different narratives based on the context surrounding those matches. The 2020 Palmeiras team played a semifinal only five days after their national league match, while the 2022 Flamengo team faced a two-month gap before their World Cup match, which arguably hindered their performance due to lack of competitive rhythm.
However, the proximity of Botafogo's matches and the tight schedule creates a uniquely challenging situation. The reality is that they had less than 72 hours to prepare for a match against a team that had a month to train.