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Rabat — The two Brazilian clubs Palmeiras and Botafogo are going head to head on June 28 at 05 p.m. Moroccan time at Lincoln Financial Field stadium, Philadelphia, USA.
The match is part of the FIFA Club World Cup’s knockout stage. Fans can watch the game for free around the globe through sports streaming service DAZN.
Advancing to the playoffs of the competition, Palmeiras finished on top of Group A following a 2-2 draw against Inter Milan CF.
Meanwhile, Botafogo made their way as Group B runners-up after edging Atletico Madrid on goal difference, following a 1-0 loss to the Spanish side.
Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira described the fixture “as tense as a Formula 1 race under the rain,” saying “it will be a fierce battle between two rivals fighting for the same goals.”
On the other side, Botafogo’s coach Renato Paiva said that “some don’t know Brazilian football well, and others don’t know this team.” “It was up to us to do the opposite of the predictions, and that’s exactly what we have done,” he added.
Predicted lineups & score
Palmeiras: Weverton; Agustin Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Gustavo Gomez, Joaquim Piquerez; Emiliano Martinez, Richard Rios; Estevao, Mauricio, Facundo Torres; Vitor Roque.
Botafogo: John; Vitinho, Jair Cunha, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles; Allan, Alvaro Montoro, Marlon Freitas; Artur, Jefferson Savarino; Igor Jesus.
Some sources predict Palmeiras to win, but that there will be scoring on both sides.
