Atlético Mineiro's last victory came over a month ago on Oct. 22 in a 3–0 win against River Plate in first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. Despite the rough stretch, a final of this magnitude makes it a different game that's usually won on the margins; previous form is thrown out the window.

Mineiro won five and lost one in Group G to be seeded second and from there Milito's men saw off San Lorenzo, Fluminense and then River Plate to book their final berth. Botafogo won three, drew one and lost two in Group D to be seeded 14th and then went on to eliminate Palmeiras, Sao Paulo and Penarol to earn their shot at glory this weekend.

The 2024 Copa Libertadores final between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo will decide the final participant of next year's FIFA Club World Cup.

Brazilian team Botafogo could give owner John Textor his biggest soccer success yet if it beats Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.

In an all-Brazilian affair, Botafogo will be favourites against Atletico Mineiro in the final of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s premier club competition. On Saturday, the pair of clubs find themselves back in a marquee final,

Argentine attacking midfielder Matías Zaracho, a player for Atlético Mineiro, suffered an injury to his left thigh and is a serious doubt for the Copa Libertadores final against fellow Brazilian team Botafogo,

After shutting out River Plate in the second-leg, Gabriel Milito’s side return to Buenos Aires for what will be the club’s first Copa Libertadores final appearance since 2013 when they defeated Olimpia on penalties to lift the trophy for the first time in their history.

Atlético Mineiro take on a Botafogo side hoping to lift their first Libertadores title in an all-Brazilian 2024 final at River Plate’s famous El Monumental stadium.The last Copa