🎥 Botafogo score after 13 seconds to take early lead against LDU

After overcoming Fortaleza led by Renato Paiva, Botafogo faced another "ex" on Thursday night (14): Tiago Nunes.

And they gained an advantage over his LDU in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores-2025 round of 16.

Artur, just THIRTEEN seconds in, secured the 1-0 victory in front of 37,135 attendees at Nilton Santos. 

Check out the match highlights soon. 

Best start IMPOSSIBLE 🔥

The Botafogo fans at Niltão who got distracted... DID NOT SEE Artur's goal.

The kickoff was by LDU, but the Glorioso stole the ball and Alex Telles crossed perfectly for the number 7 to score at FIFTEEN seconds.

The fastest goal of the current Libertadores edition.

LDU steps up their game

Botafogo started to draw LDU in. They began to have more possession and "enjoy" the game.

John saved after a volley from Cornejo. And saw Vitinho make a difference twice - including after his own mistake.

David Ancelotti's team only had one more real goal chance - which wouldn't count due to offside.

LDU went into halftime working the ball better. And deserving the equalizer that didn't come. 

Attempts

Botafogo didn't return well after halftime. They relied only on counterattacks, failing to control the actions.

Davide Ancelotti changed the attack configuration.

Meanwhile, Tiago Nunes did the same.

LDU remained more aggressive. And with more possession.

Only in the final stretch of the duel did Botafogo find more space.

They made Valle work, but didn't extend their lead. 

📅 And now?

They will face each other again next Thursday (21), at the altitude of Quito.

Botafogo can draw at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, the Casa Blanca. 

While LDU will only advance in regular time if they win by two goals difference.

The winner will face São Paulo or Atlético Nacional next - the first leg was 0-0.

Before that, the Glorioso will have a challenge in the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

In fifth place, they will face Palmeiras (3rd) at Nilton Santos.

In third place in the Ecuadorian league, LDU will host Manta, the second-to-last, on the same day. A match of the 25th round.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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