South American soccer prepares for its biggest game of the year with Brazilian sides Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro meeting in the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores final to crown the new champion of the biggest club competition across the continent.

An unforgettable night for Botafogo fans as the club seals their first Copa Libertadores win in the club’s 120 years of history.

Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time and in dramatic fashion on Saturday at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental, beating Atletico Mineiro 3-1 despite playing most of the game with just 10 men.

The 2024 Copa Libertadores final between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo will decide the final participant of next year's FIFA Club World Cup.

Watch highlights as Botafogo created history by winning their first Copa Libertadores with an hard-fought victory over Brazilian rivals Atletico Mineiro after going down to 10 men after just two minutes.

On Sunday, Botafogo can become the 12th different side from Brazil (23 total wins) to win Copa Libertadores, in their sixth appearance, and help the country move closer to Argentina's record haul of 25. And O Glorioso, the Glorious One, can even complete a rare double. Three years ago, they were playing in Serie B.

Botafogo has overcome playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final in Buenos Aires.

Botafogo beat Atletico Mineiro 3-1 to win their first Copa Libertadores title despite being reduced to 10 men after Gregore was sent off just 30 seconds into the contest at the Monumental Stadium on S

South America’s equivalent of the Champions League — for the first time in their 123-year history, despite having a player sent off in the first minute of Saturday’s final against Atletico Mineiro. Botafogo midfielder Gregore was shown a red card after just 30 seconds for a high kick to the head of Fausto Vera,

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Botafogo secured their first Copa Libertadores title with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Mineiro, despite playing most of the match with 10 men after former Inter Miami midfielder Gregore was sent off just 30 seconds into the game at the Monumental Stadium on Saturday afternoon.