Carlo Ancelotti Visits Nilton Santos to See Son Davide in Action
This Thursday night at the Nilton Santos Stadium promises to be more than just another Copa Libertadores fixture — it will be a family affair. Carlo Ancelotti, the legendary coach currently leading the Brazilian national team, will be in the stands to watch Botafogo take on LDU in the first leg of the tournament’s round of 16. But the game carries special meaning: Botafogo is now managed by his son, Davide Ancelotti, who has taken charge of the club in recent months.
For those who know their football history, Carlo and Davide’s careers have intertwined for years. Davide served as his father’s assistant in big-name clubs such as Bayern Munich, Everton, Napoli, and Real Madrid. They even worked together briefly with the Brazilian national team — though it was only for a single match against Paraguay. These days, Davide has his own dugout to command, but the father-son connection remains strong. Davide himself has admitted that he speaks with his father after every Botafogo match. This time, however, the conversation can happen face-to-face, right after the final whistle.
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It’s not Carlo’s first visit to Botafogo’s home. Back in late May, he attended the team’s 1–0 win over Universidad de Chile during the Libertadores group stage. That day’s victory — secured by a goal from Igor Jesus, now playing in England — sealed the club’s spot in the knockout rounds. At that time, though, the team was still under the management of Renato Paiva, now coach of Fortaleza. This upcoming meeting will be Carlo’s first time watching his son direct the Glorioso in person.
Before heading to Nilton Santos, Carlo was spotted at Maracanã on Wednesday night, where he saw Flamengo edge Internacional 1–0 in another Libertadores clash. He’s been enjoying a short break after holidays in Canada, but his focus will soon return to the national team. On August 25, from the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, he will announce Brazil’s squad for the next fixtures. With World Cup 2026 qualification already secured, Brazil’s upcoming matches — against Chile at Maracanã and Bolivia in La Paz — will be more about preparation than pressure.
For Botafogo fans, Thursday is a big night on its own, but the added touch of seeing one of football’s most respected coaches in the stands, keeping an eye on his son’s work, adds an emotional layer. For the Ancelottis, it’s another chapter in a shared football journey — one that now sees their paths running parallel, rather than intertwined, but still deeply connected by the game they love.
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