Xinhua
28 Jun 2025, 07:58 GMT+10
PHILADELPHIA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo manager Renato Paiva said Friday his side must consign its shock 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain to history if it is to overcome Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16.
The Brazilian Serie A rivals will contest the first match of the knockout stage in a midday kickoff at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday.
"We are proud to be here, we are ready to play this game and we're enjoying the journey," the Portuguese coach told a news conference.
"But I also told the players that we cannot continue to be in the shadows or to be complacent about the fact that we beat Paris Saint-Germain [1-0 in the group stage] and qualified from the group of death," he added.
Botafogo advanced by finishing second in Group B with six points, ahead of the eliminated Atletico Madrid on goal difference.
Palmeiras progressed by topping Group A with five points, edging out Inter Miami by a difference of one goal.
"Now what we want is to beat Palmeiras and advance to the quarterfinals," Paiva said. "What I want tomorrow is for my team to be more complete than it has been, to attack more, and to have more possession of the ball."
"If Palmeiras lets us, we have to attack but when it's necessary we have to defend, either by pressing or zonal marking."
Paiva said he expected a "very tactical battle" against the Sao Paulo-based club, which has enjoyed a period of sustained success under manager Abel Ferreira.
"It's one of those games where I think the details will make the difference, and where I believe that whoever makes the fewest mistakes and takes advantage of their opponent's mistakes will win. Honestly, I don't see a very open game," he added.
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