Luiz Gustavo sees the draw as a positive and predicts that Sao Paulo will be strong in the return match against Botafogo

The tricolor midfielder knows the strength of Botafogo, but understands that San Paolo was good at neutralizing the home team

Botafogo and Sao Paulo started the quarterfinal clash of the Conmebol Libertadores on Wednesday night (18), at the Nilton Santos stadium, with a 0-0. The return match will take place at Morumbis, next week, on September 25, at 9:30:00 (Brasilia time). Luiz Gustavo approved the candidacy and competitiveness of the team in Rio de Janeiro.

Among the most experienced of the Tricolore squad, the midfielder declared that the team managed to develop a good strategy for the first match and will take a good result with it for the return match.

– The most important thing is that we managed to get a partial result and now we have the return match at home, with our fans in force filling the Morumbis. We will work to organize our team in the best way, so that we can play a great match with our fans and reach the ranking. – said the number 16 of San Paolo.

The midfielder acknowledged the importance of the duel and the strength of Sao Paulo’s opponent who plays at home, but projects a Tricolore that will be strengthened by the support of its fans at Morumbis. Despite Botafogo’s wide domination, especially in the first half, Sao Paulo managed to hold a goalless draw in Rio de Janeiro.

– The most important thing is that everything went well with the strategy we outlined. We encountered many difficulties, it is not easy to play for Nilton Santos. We will continue to work to arrive well in the return match and try to qualify together with our fans. – added Luiz Gustavo.

Sao Paulo returns to the field next Sunday (22), at the Morumbis stadium, against Internacional, at 18:30 (Brasilia time), for the Brazilian Championship. The team is in 5th place, with 44 points, and will look for a positive result to enter the group of the top four of the competition.

Source: Terra

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