In recent days, the crowd of Botafogo fans has been noticeable on the streets of the Argentine capital. And, this Saturday, they formed the majority of the fans at the Monumental stadium (River Plate), in the final of the Conmebol Libertadores Buenos Aires 2024. Many fans cried in front of the television cameras.
And the perception of those who were at the stadium was that no one wanted to leave. Trying to prolong as much as possible an epic victory against a Brazilian team, Atlético Mineiro, in another country. Shortly before the game, as groups of players walked through the Palermo neighborhood, drivers honked their horns and shouted, in an Argentine accent: “Fogão”. The Clarín portal in Spanish published: “Botafogo played with one less player, resisted and won the Copa Libertadores”.
La Nación reported: “Botafogo won in a ‘caliente’ (breathtaking) final. Those who came by plane, car and bus experienced a historic day for the team that belonged to Garrincha, the “lone star”. This Saturday, as a Fox Sports commentator in Buenos Aires said: “The joy is Brazilian”, despite Atlético Mineiro’s sadness.