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,

Botafogo overcame playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. After just 30 seconds,

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.

Botafogo have defeated Atlético Mineiro 3-1 to lift a first ever Copa Libertadores in Buenos Aires this Saturday.

Botafogo claimed their first-ever Copa Libertadores with a 3-1 win over Atlético Mineiro. Scorers: Vargas 47'; Luiz Henrique 35', Telles (PEN) 44', Júnior Santos 90+7'Sent off: Gregore The

Botafogo beat Atlético 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.

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