Botafogo suffered a drop in level in the switch at the end of the "John Textor Era." The average points per round dropped from 1.39 in 2022, the first year of the black-and-white SAF, to 1.29 in the 24 games played this year, representing a 10.4% reduction in the team's efficiency. This data is even more alarming when compared to the 2.07 points per game obtained in the victorious 2024 campaign, with the current performance being 33.6% lower.
This drop affects the harmony between the club and its supporters, generating concerns about the end of this season. The American investor's departure left Botafogo in an embarrassing situation, both administratively and financially. The expectation was that there would not be enough time to change the management structure without technical damage in a year with an atypical calendar like this one.
However, there are encouraging signs amid the apparent devastation. Incredibly, the associative board managed to turn the page and initiated a new commercial partnership, indicating that the club is trying to rebuild despite the difficulties inherited from the previous management.
