Botafogo are the new South American champions thanks to their 3-1 victory against Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final.
A title for John Textor! Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores final 3-1 against Atlético Mineiro on Saturday, November 30, at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires. The Brazilian club of the Eagle Football Group galaxy (which also owns Olympique Lyonnais and Molenbeek) nevertheless played the entire match with ten players, following a red card received by Gregore after a crazy tackle in the 30th second of play .
Botafogo was able to count on Luiz Henrique (35th) and Alex Telles (44th from the penalty spot) to spend the half in the shelter. The second period was one-sided, with a reduction in the gap signed by Eduardo Vargas (47th) and, above all, 80% possession of the ball for Atlético Mineiro. But Junior Santos destroyed the hopes of “Galo” in the final moments (90th + 7).
This is the first time in its history that Botafogo has won the Copa Libertadores, the equivalent of the Champions League in South America. This success could be followed in the coming days by the title of champion of Brazil: Artur Jorge's men are leading the championship with three points ahead with two days remaining.
70 million euros in the coffers of Eagle Football Group
For Botafogo, bought by John Textor in 2022 after being relegated to the second division, this success is also good news… for Olympique Lyonnais, given the almost communicating vessel structure of the Eagle Football Group galaxy.
With this performance, Botafogo is guaranteed to receive the 21 million euros promised to the winner.
But he should also receive around 50 million euros for his qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup, obtained thanks to this trophy. A windfall of money which could well be used to help OL with their accounts in the red.
