At the Monumental Stadium of Núñez in Buenos Aires, the Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores title of 2024, won the Atlético-MG by the score of 3 to 1 and raised the trophy of the most important continental competition. And the season could end with another trophy.
Crack not just in the final, but also throughout the season, Luiz Henrique marked the 1st goal in front of the Atlético Mineiro. The attacker lives a special moment in his career and made it clear during the interview after the final whistle and confirmation of the title.
“To tell you the truth, It's a dream I'm living. I am very happy, very happy even because I was able to provide this victory for my mother, my brother, who never had this opportunity to see me in a final of Liberators as champion, best of the match. I want to thank the Botafogo", Luiz Henrique told the ‘Globo Group’.
The exciting testimony of Luiz Henrique after the game
Hired in the middle of rumors about a possible transfer to French football, the attacker of Botafogo He recalled the first interview he held in the new team, where he stated that the club, as big as it is, It needs to be on top of the shelf.:
“I said in my first interview that the Botafogo It needs to be on top. It's a Club that's been working too hard, really hard, and my word is just gratitude.. Many people have tried to stop me, but God is with me, my family is with me, and I have to move on with this focus, standing on the ground, because there's more", completed during the interview.
The match counted on the quick expulsion of Gregore. Less than a minute of the confrontation, the Botafoguense fans saw the team stay with ten players on the lawn of the Monumental Stadium of Núñez. However, Artur Jorge made the adjustments and was instrumental in winning the title.
Next game of Botafogo no Brasileirão A Series
Despite the final of the Copa Libertadores, the Botafoguense cast has the chance to win the title of the Brasileirão Series A of 2024. Currently, the Stove takes the lead, with 73 points added. The Palm trees, 2nd placed, has 70 points in the classification table.
Next game of Botafogo Football and Regatas will be against the International, featured in the 2nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place on Wednesday (4), at 9:30 p.m. (Time of Brasilia), at Stadium Beira-Rio, for the 37th round.
