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,

The Real Madrid coach assured that he watched the Copa Libertadores final and expressed his admiration for Botafogo's commitment and attitude after going down to 10 men.

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 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.

Atletico Mineiro will face Botafogo for the 2024 Copa Libertadores final. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to watch or stream the game in the USA.

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