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,

Atlético Mineiro's last victory came over a month ago on Oct. 22 in a 3–0 win against River Plate in first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. Despite the rough stretch, a final of this magnitude makes it a different game that's usually won on the margins; previous form is thrown out the window.

Mineiro won five and lost one in Group G to be seeded second and from there Milito's men saw off San Lorenzo, Fluminense and then River Plate to book their final berth. Botafogo won three, drew one and lost two in Group D to be seeded 14th and then went on to eliminate Palmeiras, Sao Paulo and Penarol to earn their shot at glory this weekend.

Here’s how to watch the Copa Libertadores final on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.

The 2024 Copa Libertadores final between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo will decide the final participant of next year's FIFA Club World Cup.

Watch live coverage as Atletico Mineiro face Botafogo in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In an all-Brazilian affair, Botafogo will be favourites against Atletico Mineiro in the final of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s premier club competition. On Saturday, the pair of clubs find themselves back in a marquee final,

Watch highlights as Botafogo created history by winning their first Copa Libertadores with an hard-fought victory over Brazilian rivals Atletico Mineiro after going down to 10 men after just two minutes.

Botafogo beat Atletico 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 at the Monumental Stadium on Saturday.