For the first time in its history..Brazil’s Botafogo wins the Copa Libertadores

He was not hit Botafogo Shocked by the early dismissal of his player Gregor, two minutes into the game, as a result of a violent intervention against the player of Atlético Mineiro Faust Vera in the confrontation that took place in the presence of a large audience in the stands of the Montmental stadium in the Argentine capital. Buenos Aires.

More precisely, Botafogo ended the first half with a two-goal advantage, as they took the lead with a goal by Luis Henrique in the 35th minute, and Alex Telles added a second goal in the 44th minute from the penalty spot.

decrease Atletico Mineiro The Chilean veteran Eduardo Vargas scored the difference in the 47th minute, and all attempts by the veteran duo Hulk and Vargas to equalize failed.

Junior Santos headed home Botafogo’s third goal in the 97th minute, clinching the title for his side and denying Atlético Mineiro from winning it for the second time in their history, having won it for the first time in 2013.

Botafogo won the title at the 65th edition of the tournament, becoming the 12th Brazilian team to win the trophy of this prestigious tournament.