Ziyech was brought on as a substitute for Botafogo when they were already 2-0 down, but his team failed to turn the game around. The winger himself acknowledged that the result was disappointing, stating that they came to win but struggled to create chances in the first half. "We must create more opportunities," Ziyech said in a post-match interview with Brazilian media. "It was not good enough."
Ziyech also attributed his lack of impact to his physical condition, explaining that he had not played a competitive match in a while. "I come from a country with a different playing schedule," he said. "I was on vacation while the season here was already underway." The Moroccan international expressed his desire to help his new team create more scoring opportunities, both through assists and defensive contributions.