10-man Botafogo clinches first Copa Libertadores crown

BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo overcame an early red card to secure their first Copa Libertadores title on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Mineiro in a gripping all-Brazilian final.

Botafogo was reduced to 10 men in the first minute at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires when Gregore da Silva was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Fausto Vera.

Atletico sought to capitalize on their