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 claimed their first-ever Copa Libertadores with a 3-1 win over Atlético Mineiro. Scorers: Vargas 47'; Luiz Henrique 35', Telles (PEN) 44', Júnior Santos 90+7'

Atletico failed to take their chances despite the numerical advantage and soon found themselves on the back foot as Luiz Henrique fired in the rebound of Thiago Almada's blocked shot

Botafogo made history as they beat Atletico Mineiro 2-1 with 10 players in the Libertadores final on Saturday to claim their first title.

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

Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in their history with a 3-1 victory over fellow Brazilians Atletico Mineiro on Saturday. Atletico, who won the Libertadores in 2013, made a triple substitution at the interval and it paid off swiftly with Eduardo Vargas heading in from a corner.

Botafogo has overcome playing with 10 men to win its first Copa Libertadores title after beating fellow Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final in Buenos Aires.

Botafogo claimed their first Copa Libertadores title with a 3-1 win over Atletico Mineiro, despite playing nearly the entire game with ten men. Goals from Luiz Henrique, Alex Telles, and Junior Santos sealed the victory.

Botafogo made history this Wednesday by winning its first Copa Libertadores, defeating Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the final of the 65th edition of the continental tournament.

Botafogo, which has won the Brazilian championship twice, has a rich history, including producing greats such as World Cup winners Garrincha, Didi, Nilton Santos and Mario Zagallo.

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.