Botafogo hosted Universitario in the third match of the group stage of the 2024 Copa Libertadores. The Brazilian team needed a victory desperately, and they achieved it by defeating the visitors 2-0.

The goalscorers for Botafogo were Carlos Eduardo in the 47th minute and 90+2' and Luiz Henrique in the 57th minute, securing their team's first three points in this group stage.