Part 2/7:
Hope Amidst Doubt
Interestingly, a silver lining for São Paulo supporters arises from their prior encounters with Botafogo. Despite not grabbing a win in their recent matches, São Paulo managed to avoid defeat in several significant meetings, including a penalty shootout in the Libertadores earlier this year. However, their performance against Botafogo has been a mix of brilliance and mediocrity, raising the question of whether they can harness previous encounters to their advantage.