Part 2/8:
As the tournament nears its climax, the stakes are higher than ever, with several teams rallying for the championship title. Recent match-ups have placed teams like Botafogo, Internacional, and Palmeiras in direct competition for the top position. A particular match that has drawn attention is the one played between Botafogo and Palmeiras just before Botafogo's trip to Argentina for the Libertadores final. Many label it as an absurd scheduling decision that favored Palmeiras. Despite their victory over Palmeiras, the fact remains that the peculiar scheduling left Botafogo grappling with logistics that could have affected their performance adversely.