After Angola's Bastos became the first African to win the Copa Libertadores, could his triumph with Botafogo open more doors for footballers from the continent?

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

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,

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.

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 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.