BOTAFOGO vs. MINEIRO, the Road to Eternal Glory

CONMEBOL Libertadores

The definition for Eternal Glory is near. An exciting decisive match is approaching between Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro. This season, both teams faced high-level challenges and earned their place in the Final of the 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores, at the Más Monumental stadium.

 

Previous Matches

 

Botafogo

 

For Botafogo, this is not just another year. It is a historic event, as it is the first time in their long history that they are competing at this stage of the continent's top club competition.

 

The team led by Argentine Thiago Almada faced a tough test to advance to the Quarterfinals, facing none other than one of the top contenders for the title. In the Round of 16, they eliminated Palmeiras, and no less than as visitors, with an aggregate score of 4-3.

 

In the next stage, they faced São Paulo, but Botafogo prevailed on penalties, despite Luis Zubeldía's tactical attempts to tilt the field and the repeated crosses seeking Jonathan Calleri. Matheus Martins scored the last penalty, which gave them a direct pass to the semifinals.

 

A path full of continental giants, which also included Peñarol, the historic Uruguayan team and five-time champion, who in the semifinal clash, put up a real battle and left a good impression, demonstrating all the grit and passion that characterize them. Let's remember that in the first leg, the result was overwhelming and favorable to Botafogo, who won 5-0, and against all odds, in the return match to seal the pass, Peñarol performed exceptionally and, although it was not enough to overturn the series, they won 3-1.

 

Atlético Mineiro

 

For their part, Atlético Mineiro has demonstrated their strength throughout their journey. Led by Diego Milito, they paved their way, defeating great rivals in their quest for their fifth international conquest.

 

In the Round of 16, they left San Lorenzo behind, after a draw and a victory at home. Their arena suits them well and is where they are strongest. This was evident in the next stage, when they faced Fluminense. It was 0-1 at the Maracanã Stadium and 2-1 in the Quarterfinals, when they sealed the qualification at Arena MRV.

 

If we talk about toppling giants, Atlético Mineiro gave a spectacular display of being up to the task when they defeated River Plate in a surprising series. And they did it without any hiccups. Marcelo Gallardo's team received a hard blow at the start of the series, being defeated 3-0, without being able to recover from it. Only a goalless draw in the return match, played at the Más Monumental Stadium, was enough to seal the qualification to the final.

 

On November 30, in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Núñez, the seats are expected to be filled with passionate fans who can gather for an exciting event. With the CONMEBOL Libertadores final at the door, the excitement and expectations are at their peak, as thousands of fans will arrive in the South American capital to enjoy not only an exciting night but also the days leading up to it, where they can connect with the true South American football festival, which will crown a Brazilian team as the new champion.

 

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