⚽ Palmeiras Defeats Botafogo in Extra Time to Reach Club World Cup Quarterfinals

⏱️ A Tight Match Decided by Fine Margins

From kickoff, Palmeiras took control of possession and dictated the tempo. They dominated much of the play during the 90 minutes of regulation time, creating several dangerous chances but failing to break down Botafogo’s disciplined defense.

Botafogo, true to their identity, relied on defensive solidity and counterattacks—an approach that had already brought them success in the group stage, particularly with their historic win over PSG.

⚽ Paulinho Breaks the Deadlock

The breakthrough came early in extra time when Paulinho received the ball inside the box, evaded his marker with a clever move, and fired home with precision to give Palmeiras the lead. The goal was a deserved reward for their consistent pressure and ultimately sealed the result.

Botafogo pushed forward in the final moments, showing urgency and aggression, but the reaction came too late to turn things around.

📖 Botafogo: A Memorable Campaign

Although eliminated, Botafogo leaves behind one of the tournament’s most unforgettable moments—an emotional and unexpected victory over Paris Saint-Germain during the group stage. It’s a performance their fans, and many neutrals, won’t soon forget.

🔜 What’s Next for Palmeiras?

With the win, Palmeiras becomes the first team to advance to the quarterfinals. They now await the result of Benfica vs. Chelsea to find out who they will face next. Under Abel Ferreira’s leadership, Palmeiras continues to pursue their dream of lifting the Club World Cup trophy and further cementing their status on the global stage.