Palmeiras has reached the final of the Copa Libertadores four times, while Botafogo RJ has only reached the final once.
Palmeiras holds the record for the largest margin of victory in a Copa Libertadores match, defeating Sporting Cristal 6-0 in 1979. \n\n4. Botafogo RJ's best performance in the Copa Libertadores came in 1963 when they reached the semi-finals.
Palmeiras has a strong historical rivalry with Argentine club River Plate in the Copa Libertadores.
Botafogo RJ has produced several top players who have gone on to success in European football, such as Garrincha and Jairzinho.