The arrival of Davide Ancelotti at Botafogo stirred excitement in Rio de Janeiro, promising a new sports project that began with some encouraging results. However, just five months later, following a strong finish that qualified the team for continental competitions, the club’s management decided to make a change, appointing Martín Anselmi from FC Porto to improve the team's performance. This decision has not brought the stability the club was hoping for, as evidenced by their recent struggles in both domestic and international competitions.

Botafogo's elimination from the Copa Libertadores represents a significant setback, occurring in the playoff round where the team faced Barcelona from Guayaquil. Despite previously overcoming Nacional Potosí in the qualifying round, this loss has not only brought an end to their continental journey this year but has also led to heightened frustration among fans and analysts who see it as a squandered opportunity in the club’s historical quest for prominence in South American football.

The timing of Ancelotti's departure coincided with one of the team's more successful stretches, raising questions about the decision-making processes within Botafogo's management. The repeated failures in official competitions suggest a continuing struggle for the club to find consistency and success, making it essential for the new coach Anselmi to quickly turn things around or risk further disappointment among supporters and stakeholders alike.