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The losses began with Internacional's defeat to Mazembe in 2010, followed by Atlético Mineiro against Raja Casablanca in 2013, Palmeiras falling to Tigres in 2020, and Flamengo succumbing to Al Hilal in 2022. Most recently, Botafogo faced Pachuca in 2025, continuing this unfortunate trend. Each defeat exposes vulnerabilities in how Brazilian clubs prepare for and compete on the global stage, leading analysts to ponder the state of Brazilian football.