Botafogo RJ secured top spot in their group with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Universidad de Chile in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores on May 28, 2025. The narrow victory in Rio de Janeiro was enough to confirm the Brazilian side's first-place finish. The only goal of a tense, tactical encounter came in the second half from a set-piece, as Botafogo's defender rose highest to power a header into the net. Universidad de Chile pressed for an equalizer but found Botafogo's defense, which had been excellent throughout the group stage, impossible to breach. The result ended Universidad de Chile's campaign, while Botafogo marched into the round of 16 as a seeded team.