Rose Bowl upset: Botafogo overturns Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian football still deserves respect

The Rose Bowl is upset: Bottafogo overturns Paris Saint-Germain, and Brazilian football reshapes its glory!

In the early morning of June 20, at the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium, South American Liberators champion Botafogo defeated the defending champion of the UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain with a 1-0 upset score, announcing the strong return of Brazilian football.

This victory is not just an ordinary game, it marks a historic step in Brazilian football and a stronger reminder of the world: Although Brazilian clubs are often underestimated in their competition with European giants, their huge potential cannot be underestimated. After the game, Botafogo captain Maron Freitas said excitedly: "For many people, Botafogo only has a 1% chance to win this game. But for us, this 1% is enough. Whether it is the championship journey of the Liberators Cup or the Jedi counterattack in the last three rounds of last season's League One, we have proved ourselves. For Botafogo, nothing is impossible!"

By Igor Jesus scored a textbook-style quick counterattack in the 36th minute, Botafogo kept the score 1-0 to the end. This is the first time that the Brazilian team has defeated the European champion in an official match since Corinthian defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the 2012 Club World Cup. This victory fully demonstrates Bottafogo's resilience and adaptability. They not only overcame all doubts and won the 2024 South American Liberators Cup, but now they have established their position on the world stage. In contrast, Paris Saint-Germain, which has many world-class stars and has previously defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0, was completely restricted by the Brazilian team's strict defense and sharp counterattack tactics.

For a long time, Brazilian football has been famous all over the world for its outstanding personal talent, but due to its lack of financial investment compared with European "wealthy families", Brazilian clubs are often underestimated in international arenas.

However, Botafogo's victory over Paris Saint-Germain is undoubtedly a loud wake-up call: regional events such as Brazilian Football League and the Copa Libertadores are developing more and more teams with strong competitiveness.

Before this, Brazilian teams such as Palmeiras, Flamenco and Fruminense also showed outstanding strength in the first round of the game. On the same day in the early morning of June 20, Palmeiras defeated Al Ahli 2-0 and entered the quarterfinals with almost one foot. Flamengo also won 2-0 before, while Frumenense drew 0-0 with Dortmund and was significantly better than this Bundesliga powerhouse in the field. Botafogo's victory is more symbolic, which may herald the opening of a new era of Brazilian football, proving that Brazilian clubs are fully capable of competing with the world's richest teams.

Now, Brazilian club football is clearly regaining the respect they deserve. Don't be surprised if a Brazilian club wins the FIFA Club World Cup this year!