Overview
- The first leg is scheduled for Thursday, August 13 at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Peru time and wide live coverage available.
- Cienciano announced its matchday call‑ups without Carlos Garcés and Santiago Arias because of suspensions for yellow card accumulation.
- Botafogo travelled to Cusco short of several options, including injured midfielder Jordan Barrera, which leaves the Brazilian coach to adjust his midfield and attacking plan.
- Cienciano expects strong home support with more than 80% of tickets sold and will try to use Cusco’s 3,300+ metre altitude to disrupt Botafogo’s rhythm.
- Broadcast rights are concentrated on ESPN feeds and Disney+ Premium across much of Latin America with additional regional carriers named, and the tie will conclude with a return leg at Botafogo’s Estadio Nilton Santos.