Botafogo manager Renato Paiva highlighted that the landscape of club football is changing, with Brazilian teams outperforming expectations in international play. This summer, Botafogo defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, and Flamengo secured a 3-1 win against Chelsea. These victories mark a significant shift, as they are the first Brazilian wins over European clubs of this nature since the early 2000s. The achievements signify a revival for Brazilian football on the global stage, echoing a historic dominance once held during the 20th century.
"It was also the first time a Brazilian club has beaten a European side by two goals since Vasco da Gama embarrassed Manchester United in 2000."
"This victory against Chelsea has a special flavour not only because of the size of the opponent, but also because of all our preparation and dedication up until now."
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