Yesterday, on September 25, 2024, São Paulo faced a disappointing exit from the Libertadores in a hard-fought match against Botafogo. After a tense 90 minutes that ended in a draw, the game went to penalties, where São Paulo's hopes were dashed.

The first was marked by a series of cruel twists. The match began with São Paulo struggling to find their footing, while Botafogo delivered an impressive performance, dominating the first half with skillful play and effective pressing. This pression results on Botafogo's goal,  Luis Gustavo trying to protect the ball, accidently give the ball posseion to Botafogo, who scores the goal with Thiago Almada. After the goal their tactical execution continue keeping São Paulo on the back foot, creating several scoring opportunities and showcasing their strength as a team. 

 

In regular time, Lucas Moura had a critical opportunity to put São Paulo ahead but missed a penalty that could have changed the course of the match. Despite this setback, the team's resilience shone through when Calleri scored an incredible goal in the second half, showcasing his skill and determination as a header . That stunning strike brought the score level and allowed São Paulo to push the match into the shootout.

 

Unfortunately, in the penalty shootout, key players Calleri and Nestor missed their kicks, leading to São Paulo’s elimination. It was a tough blow for the team, who had aspirations for a deeper run in the tournament.

 

Looking ahead, São Paulo will need to regroup quickly as they face fierce rivals Corinthians this Sunday in a crucial league match. With the support of their passionate fans, the players will be eager to bounce back and deliver a strong performance in this important rivalry.

 

The spirit of São Paulo remains resilient, and fans are ready to rally behind the team as they prepare for the next challenge. Now without competing the libertadores, São Paulo has the misson of ending the Brasileirão at the G4, for being able to play the 2025 libertadores.

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