Botafogo became champion of the Libertadores Cup for the first time in its history by beating 3-1 Atlético Mineiro at the Monumental stadium.
The Argentinian Thiago Almadaa key figure of “Fogão”, gave statements about the historic victory and declared that “it was one of the most important games”, taking into account that the midfielder is world champion with Argentina.
“I think today was one of the most important games of my life”expressed Almada when referring to the final and alluding to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that he won with the Argentine National Team. The former Vélez was decisive in managing the play for the first goal that Luiz Enrique scored and leading the attack despite Gregore’s early expulsion, which left the team with ten players from the first minute.
Asked about the future in the Brazilianwhere Botafogo leads with 73 points to three of Palmeiras, whom they defeated last Tuesday 3-1, Almada said: “We have many chances, but now is the time to celebrate with our people. Then we will think about the Brasileirao, since we have two dates left”.
Finally, regarding the keys to the continental title, Almada highlighted: “We were the best in the cup. No rival beat us in the entire competition. Today, with one less, we showed character and played an intelligent game. We deserve this title.” Thus, Botafogo closes an unforgettable campaign, eliminating historic teams such as Peñarol, San Pablo and Palmeiras before being crowned champion.
“I still haven’t fallen, the dream was very close and luckily we were able to achieve it. Life gave me more than I expected and now we are going to go for the Brasileirao”the world champion closed excitedly. And now from the Copa Libertadores.
Source: Ambito
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