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

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 beat Atletico 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 at the Monumental Stadium on S

Mineiro struck back early in the second half as Eduardo Vargas met Hulk's corner from the left with a header but the 2013 winners could not snatch an equaliser. Deep in added time, substitute Júnior Santos assured victory for Artur Jorge's side by sliding home to spark scenes of delirium at Buenos Aires' Estadio Monumental.

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 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.

Watch highlights as Botafogo created history by winning their first Copa Libertadores with an hard-fought victory over Brazilian rivals Atletico Mineiro after going down to 10 men after just two minutes.

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.

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'Sent off: Gregore The