On February 17, 2026, Botafogo will face Nacional Potosí in their opening match of the Conmebol Libertadores, following Nacional’s impressive 4-1 victory over Bolívar in the Copa Bolivia final. The return leg is scheduled for February 24 at Nilton Santos Stadium. The winner will advance to face either Barcelona de Guayaquil or Argentinos Juniors in the next phase. Meanwhile, Bahia will compete against Chilean team O’Higgins in their opening match.
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