Botafogo RJ completed a group stage double over Carabobo with a 1-2 away victory in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores on May 7, 2025. Despite playing in Venezuela, the Brazilian side showed their quality to come from behind and claim all three points. Carabobo took a surprise lead early in the first half, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Botafogo responded with characteristic resilience, equalizing before the break with a powerful header from a corner. The winner came in the second half from a swift counter-attack, demonstrating Botafogo's clinical edge. This result virtually guaranteed Botafogo's progression to the knockout stages while leaving Carabobo with a mountain to climb in the group.