Botafogo, the defending Copa Libertador champion, coached by Carlo Ancelotti’s son, was knocked out in the 16th round on Thursday by Ecuador’s Liga de Quito.
Davide Ancelotti ” team He won his first leg at home 1-0 Last week, however, he lost 2-0 to the Ecuadorian club on his way home. Liga de Quito will face another Brazilian team, Sao Paulo FC, in the quarter-finals.
Gabriel Villamil scored in the seventh minute, and Lisandro Arzugarey converted from Quito’s 60-day spot.
The 35-year-old Ancelotti joined the Brazilian club in July and had his first experience as a full-time coach.
Last month, Ancelotti was signed until 2026 after Botafogo owner John Textor fired Renato Paiva following the team’s 16 eliminations at the Club World Cup.
The Italian coach has worked with his father in various roles in Bayern Munich, Naples, Everton and Real Madrid for over a decade. He is also part of the Ancelotti staff of Brazil’s national team.
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