Botafogo U20 vs Bahia U20 - Copa do Brasil U20

A fascinating Copa do Brasil U20 chapter awaits on October 7, 2026 when Botafogo U20 take on Bahia U20 at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. It has not been a daunting fixture list but there are signs that Mourinho has found a way to get the best from an increasingly stacked Madrid squad.

Both camps will view the Copa do Brasil U20 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Botafogo U20 will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Bahia U20 will back themselves to cause problems on the break. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Lewis Hall in pre-season action for Newcastle United(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Manchester United start their Premier League away to Hull City, who have just confirmed the signing of highly-rated Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. Whatever the outcome, the Copa do Brasil U20 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.