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Botafogo Defeats Atlético Mineiro in Tense Libertadores Final
In a thrilling and emotionally charged match, Botafogo emerged victorious, defeating Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores final held at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires. Officiated by Facundo Tello, the game was marked by a red card for Botafogo’s Gregore in the 2nd minute and a flurry of yellow cards. Despite Atlético Mineiro’s dominance in possession (80%) and shots (22 to Botafogo’s 8), they couldn’t overcome Botafogo’s clinical finishing.
Luiz Henrique put Botafogo ahead in the 35th minute. A. Telles converted a penalty in the 44th minute to extend the lead. Eduardo Vargas pulled one back for Atlético Mineiro in the 47th minute, but Junior Santos sealed the victory with a goal in the 90th minute. The final score was 3-1 in favor of Botafogo, crowning them Libertadores champions.
Substitutions atletico-mg: at minute 46 Bernard came in and Fausto Vera went out., at minute 46 Mariano came in and Lyanco went out., at minute 46 Eduardo Vargas came in and Gustavo Scarpa went out., at minute 76 Alan Kardec came in and Deyverson went out.
Substitutions botafogo: at minute 58 Marcal came in and J. Savarino went out., at minute 58 Danilo Barbosa came in and A. Telles went out., at minute 79 Matheus Martins came in and Luiz Henrique went out., at minute 80 Junior Santos came in and T. Almada went out., at minute 90 Allan came in and I. Jesus went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico-MG
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