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.

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,

The Real Madrid coach assured that he watched the Copa Libertadores final and expressed his admiration for Botafogo's commitment and attitude after going down to 10 men.