<p><strong>Barcelona SC</strong> and <strong>Botafogo</strong> played to a 1-1 draw in Guayaquil in the preliminary round of the <strong>Copa Libertadores</strong>, leaving the battle for a group stage berth to be decided in Brazil.</p>
<p>Barcelona took the lead in the 23rd minute through Héctor Villalba, while Botafogo equalized in the 66th minute thanks to Matheus Martins.</p>
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<p>Late in the match, Barcelona head coach César Farías was shown a red card following an incident with Alexander Barboza. The decisive second leg will take place next Tuesday in Brazil.</p>

CONMEBOL Libertadores

Botafogo hold Barcelona to draw, set up decisive Libertadores return leg

Barcelona SC and Botafogo played to a 1-1 draw in Guayaquil in the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores, leaving the battle for a group stage berth to be decided in Brazil.

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