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 defeated Atletico Mineiro 3-1 to claim their first Copa Libertadores title, overcoming the disadvantage of playing with 10 men after Gregore's early dismissal. Despite Mineiro's attempts to capitalize on their numerical advantage,

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

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 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.

Mineiro struck back early in the second half as Eduardo Vargas met Hulk's corner from the left with a header but the 2013 winners could not snatch an equaliser. Deep in added time, substitute Júnior Santos assured victory for Artur Jorge's side by sliding home to spark scenes of delirium at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental.

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