WEST BRIDGEWATER — Mineiros The Steakhouse will soon be bringing delicious traditional Brazilian food and more to West Bridgewater "Mineiros are so excited to open our doors and offer what we have — which is the best," said co-owner Thaisa Pena Pena, of East Bridgewater, and Cledir Ferreira, of Bridgewater, have owned Mineiros The Steakhouse at 371 Union St Pena said they wanted to be near the highway "I felt the area needed a steakhouse/family restaurant," she said Mineiros The Steakhouse offers a buffet-style setup where customers can choose what sides they want and pick their favorite grilled meats You'll find all the traditional Brazilian foods in the buffet with a wide variety of options to satisfy any craving farofa (a traditional Brazilian side dish) fresh salad ingredients and homemade desserts After filling your plate with side dishes at the buffet you can then choose from an assortment of tasty grilled meats All-you-can eat Brazilian rodizioThe restaurant also offers a Brazilian rodizio which is an all-you-can-eat dining experience with waiters bringing a variety of grilled meats on skewers repeatedly to your table allowing you to sample the different cuts of meat until you're full "We make all our sausage and desserts in house You'll also find classic cocktails and traditional Brazilian drinks a cold beer cocktail made with fresh lime juice and salt on the rim of the glass The West Bridgewater location will have more dishes and a larger buffet than the Rockland restaurant "We plan to have 20 buffet items and 20 meat choices," she said And the meat will be cooked on a charcoal barbecue The restaurant's decor will be similar to Rockland's When you walk into the Rockland steakhouse you'll get an authentic country-western feel especially when you see the horse saddle on the wall above the hostess station "We want to bring that country feeling to West Bridgewater." When will the restaurant open in West Bridgewater?Mineiros The Steakhouse at 269 North Main St in West Bridgewater plans to open by mid-April "We are working very hard to open as early in April as possible," she said Pena and Ferreira opened Mineiros The Butcher Shop at 365 Union St "People were always asking where we get out meat and sausage "We really try our best to serve the best food," Pena said Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today Orlando City SC will kick off their 2025 preseason with an international friendly as they host Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro on Saturday officially known as Clube Atlético Mineiro is one of Brazil's most historic and popular football clubs the club is often referred to by its nickname which has been the club’s mascot since the 1930s The team plays its home matches at Arena MRV Atlético Mineiro was one of the pioneers of the sport in Minas Gerais and played a key role in popularizing football in the region including the prestigious Campeonato Brasileiro (Brazilian Championship) and the Copa do Brasil when Atlético Mineiro won the Copa Libertadores South America’s most coveted club competition under the leadership of manager Cuca and star player Ronaldinho Gaúcho This victory marked the club’s arrival on the international stage Atlético has won the Campeonato Mineiro 49 times Copa do Brasil twice and the Supercopa do Brasil and the Copa dos Campeões Brasileiros once each became the Head Coach of Galo in December of last year This marked the beginning of his fourth go-around with the club managing the team that won the Copa Libertadores before going to Corinthians and Atletico Paranaense in 2023 and 2024 Cuca has managed 20 different teams in Brazil Éverson: The experienced 34-year-old goalkeeper has played over 200 matches with Galo since 2020 and has become one of the mainstays for the club in recent years Guilherme Arana: The 27-year-old left-back has over 100 appearances for the Club and 11 caps for the Brazilian National Team Gabriel Menino: Joining from Palmeiras this past offseason the 24-year-old midfielder has almost 200 professional appearances in Brazil Gustavo Scarpa: Following stints in the Premier League and Super League Greece the midfielder is Galo's best playmaker from last season with a lethal left foot for passing and set pieces Hulk: The veteran forward and captain of Galo Hulk is at the tail end of his career playing in his 21st professional season the former Brazilian National team forward is still a force to be reckoned with offensively Atlético Mineiro’s fiercest rivalry is with Cruzeiro With over 500 games played between the two teams since 1921 it is one of the oldest rivalries still ongoing in Brazil The two teams just faced off last week as part of Inter&Co Soccer Week at FC Series After finishing third in Brazil's Serie A in 2023 though they were runners-up in both Copa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores Souto Correa Advogados has helped Minas Gerais-based football team Atlético Mineiro become the first-ever Brazilian Sociedade Anônima do Futebol (SAF) to make a public debentures issuance expert analysis and essential resources from the Latin Lawyer experts Copyright © Law Business ResearchCompany Number: 03281866 VAT: GB 160 7529 10 This firm has professional notice in the Latin Lawyer 250 Get more from LLSign up to our daily email alert Unlock unlimited access to all Latin Lawyer content Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Coach Artur Jorge of Brazil’s Botafogo celebrates with his players at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Uruguay’s Penarol at Centenario stadium in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Botafogo won 6-3 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico) Players of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro celebrate at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. Atletico Mineiro won 3-0 on aggregate. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Hulk of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro arrives at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, for the upcoming Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Brazil’s Botafogo. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Coach Artur Jorge of Brazil’s Botafogo arrives at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, ahead of the upcoming Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Coach Gabriel Milito of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro arrives at the airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, for the upcoming Copa Libertadores final soccer match against Brazil’s Botafogo. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) BUENOS AIRES (AP) — 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. Seeing Botafogo lift its first continental title would be a rare triumph. Botafogo was relegated from the Brazilian league in 2020 but has risen to prominence again with Textor’s investment. He was part of a wave of foreign owners who came into Brazilian soccer after a 2021 law change paved the way for private investments. Textor’s Eagle Football also owns Crystal Palace in the Premier League, French club Lyon and RWD Molenbeek in Belgium. At Botafogo, he has spent big on star signings such as Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada for $25 million and winger Luiz Henrique for $21 million. The team is also on the verge of winning the Brazilian league for the first time since 1995, after climbing back to the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Palmeiras on Tuesday. A victory at Internacional next week could could clinch the domestic trophy for the Rio de Janeiro-based team. The team’s Portuguese coach Arthur Jorge, who arrived at the club in April, insisted he’s not under any pressure going into the final. “I am living an adventure that has been extraordinary,” Jorge said. If Botafogo wins, Jorge would join his compatriots Jorge Jesus (Flamengo 2019) and Abel Ferreira (Palmeiras in 2020 and 2021) as European coaches with a Copa Libertadores title. However, Botafogo will be without injured striker Júnior Santos, who is the competition’s leading with nine goals despite not having played since having surgery on his left leg in July, before the round of 16. Atletico Mineiro also has wealthy owner in Brazilian billionaire Rubens Menin, a construction mogul. The Belo Horizonte-based club won its first and only Copa Libertadores title in 2013 after a penalty shootout against Paraguay’s Olimpia. And while Botafogo is on a high, Mineiro has not won any of its last 10 matches since beating River Plate in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals. It eliminated defending champion Fluminense of Brazil in the quarterfinals. Mineiro will rely on veteran striker Hulk, 38, and his younger attacking partner Paulinho — on loan from Bayer Leverkusen — to break down Botafogo’s defense. Hulk has four assists in this edition of the Copa Liberadores. The club also counts on the experience of midfielder Gustavo Scarpa and center forward Deyverson, who both won the competition with Palmeiras in 2021. “We are going to Buenos Aires with the faith and conviction that we will win,” said coach Gabriel Milito, who can become the first Argentine to win the trophy with a Brazilian team. “We have to play the final with a lot of courage, with a lot of confidence. We know that we have to neutralize their offensive game very well and we also have to generate danger through ours.” Whoever wins at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires will give Brazil its sixth consecutive Copa Libertadores title and the 24th in history, just one less than host Argentina. Dozens of buses left Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and other cities in Brazil early in the week filled with fans going to watch the match in the Argentine capital. AP journalist Marcelo Androetto contributed to this report. Preseason friendlies give teams a chance to try new players. It also gave Orlando City SC and Atletico Mineiro a chance to try goalkeepers out in the penalty kick shootout at the end to break a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes Goalkeepers Pedro Gallese for the Lions and Everson for Atletico Mineiro took kicks in the shootout If the Lions were to win it the two players with responsibility were newly drafted midfielder Joran Gerbet and then netminder Gallese Gerbet decided a powerful frontal attack on the penalty wouldn’t work low-line drive toward the bottom-right corner of the net The winner scored and Gerbet wasn’t even looking at the ball when he kicked That was what kept Everson’s head swimming Atletico center-back Bruno Fuchs was expected to keep his team alive But he delivered the kick more conventionally and more powerfully  Gallese had it all figured out just in time He met the attempt with a punch save while hitting the pitch Fuchs was looking at the ball upon his kick And it mattered more than the record books can ever show It was a confrontation between a rising Orlando City SC squad and a historical The friendly proved that the Lions can keep up with such a squad And when Orlando City couldn’t win it outright in 90 minutes They beat their opponent mentally with Gerbet’s penalty and Gallese’s punch save Gerbet previously had made 76 starts in 78 appearances Now he is absorbing and executing the Lions’ strategy It’s no wonder the team had such confidence in him at this key moment He handled the penalty kick situation like he’d been practicing it all week © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER If the Lions were to win it Gerbet previously had made 76 starts in 78 appearances •\tMLS SuperDraft pick comes up big at the end•\tBoth goalkeepers join in the shootout•\tLions system continues to work 2025) — Ahead of its first test of the 2025 Major League Soccer preseason Orlando City SC has announced streaming information for its upcoming friendly against Atletico Mineiro The two sides are set to face each other on Saturday ET kick-off at Inter&Co Stadium that will be fans' first opportunity to get a look at the 2025 Lions ahead of their home opener on February 22nd The match will be available worldwide on OrlandoCitySC.com Orlando City radio play-by-play announcer Evan Weston will be on the call with analysis from former Orlando City defender Scott Sutter Limited tickets remain for those who wish to attend the match and can be purchased at the link here Franco Mastantuono of Argentina’s River Plate and Junior Alonso of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Fans of Argentina’s River Plate watch a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Guilherme Arana of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro and teammates celebrate at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Goalkeeper Everson of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro celebrates at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Fans of Argentina’s River Plate launch fireworks before the start of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires A fan of Argentina’s River Plate looks on at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Alan Franco of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro celebrates at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Paulinho of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro celebrates at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Players of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro celebrate at the end of a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match against Argentina’s River Plate at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro drew 0-0 at Argentina’s River Plate on Tuesday and reached the final of the Copa Libertadores for the second time The team of veteran striker Hulk had beaten its rivals 3-0 in the first leg of the semifinal The festive atmosphere at the full Monumental de Nunez Stadium with more than 80,000 fans did not affect the Brazilian side which had some of the clearest chances to score Atletico’s rival in the decider will be decided on Wednesday and it is very likely to be fellow Brazilian side Botafogo The Rio de Janeiro-based team will play at Uruguay’s Penarol after winning the first leg 5-0 Brazilian teams have won the tournament for the past five years 30 at the same Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires FIFA will make the draw for the June 15-July 13 tournament on a date in early December it has not yet confirmed Deyverson of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal against Argentina’s River Plate during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte Fans of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro light flares as they celebrate their team’s 3-0 victory over Argentina’s River Plate in a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez of Argentina’s River Plate battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte Adam Bareiro of Argentina’s River Plate reacts after Deyverson of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro scored his side’s second goal during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte Leandro Gonzalez Pirez of Argentina’s River Plate is challenged by Hulk of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte Facundo Colidio of Argentina’s River Plate carries the ball followed by Fausto Vera of Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte and Ignacio Fernandez of Argentina’s River Plate battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores semifinal first leg soccer match at MRV arena in Belo Horizonte Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro beat Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores semifinal on Tuesday to edge closer to playing the decider of the tournament for the second time in its history Striker Deyverson opened the scoring in Belo Horizonte in the 22nd minute after dribbling past goalkeeper Franco Armani The Brazilian added the second in the 70th minute in a crossed shot Paulinho put the Brazilians closer to the final four minutes later Atletico Mineiro won the Copa Libertadores in 2013 Brazil’s Botafogo and Uruguay’s Peñarol will play their semifinal first leg on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro 30 at Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires Both teams travel to Argentina to take part in the biggest game of the year in South American soccer: The 2024 Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores final Both teams took down favorites in the knockout rounds on their road to the final Atlético Mineiro triumphed over San Lorenzo to make it to its first ever Copa Libertadores final Both teams arrive to the match relatively healthy Gabriel Milito rested his side over recent games given that Atlético Mineiro don't have much to play for domestically Botafogo took a big step towards the league title last Tuesday suffering an injury that will keep him out of the final Last Meeting: Atlético Mineiro 0–0 Botafogo (Nov will be able to watch the final on beIN SPORTS It can be found on streaming platforms FuboTV and Fanatiz the game will be broadcasted on BBC at 8:00 p.m The game will be available on ESPN and Disney+ throughout Latin America Fox Sports will also broadcast the game in Argentina The eyes of the entire continent will be focused on River Plate's as a new champion of the most prestigious club tournament on this side of the Atlantic ocean will be crowned ROBERTO CASILLASRoberto Casillas is a Sports Illustrated Soccer freelance writer covering Liga MX, the Mexican National Team & Latin American players in Europe. 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Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Brazilian teams have dominated the Copa Libertadores in recent history This will be the sixth all-Brazilian final and the fourth since 2020 the trophy will go to a team from the nation with the most FIFA World Cup titles Botafogo aims to conquer the Copa Libertadores for the first time the Rio de Janeiro based team could win the double It currently has a three point lead atop the Brazilian league with two games to go and will play its first ever Copa Libertadores final Atlético Mineiro is looking for its second Copa Libertadores trophy in history The team won the biggest tournament in South America back in 2013 with soccer legend It has been an up and down season domestically for Gabriel Milito's side currently sitting 10th and 29 points back of Botafogo in the league River Plate in the semifinals and has been preparing for the final for weeks given its lack of possibilities in the domestic league Here's all you need to know before the biggest game of the year unfolds in South American soccer Atlético Mineiro 2–3 Juventude: 11/26/2024 Sao Paulo 2–2 Atlético Mineiro: 11/23/2024 Atlético Paranaense 1–0 Atlético Mineiro: 11/16/2024 Botafogo defeated Palmeiras in its last game before the final It was a pivotal game as it opened a three point gap atop the standings in the Brazilian Serie A the victory came at the cost of losing Bastos Tests conducted after the game revealed a serious injury that will keep him out of the final Bastos started every game for Botafogo in its 2024 Copa Libertadores campaign Botafogo's strength is its attack. 2022 FIFA World Cup and former MLS star for Atlanta United Luiz Henrique and Igor Jesus along with Venezuela international Jefferson Savarino make up one of the most dangerous attacks in all of South America Botafogo has been arguably the best team in the continent over the course of 2024 A first Copa Libertadores trophy for El Fogao has never been closer El Galo arrive to the final healthy after Gabriel Milito rested his top lineup in its previous game Atlético Mineiro is currently immersed in a 10 game winless streak including a defeat in the Brazilian Cup final against Flamengo 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 a final of this magnitude makes it a different game that's usually won on the margins; previous form is thrown out the window Milito's side has more than enough quality Paulinho has seven goals in the competition and is one of the best strikers in South America Hulk continues to be a dangerous player even in the twilight of his career Atlético Mineiro has been preparing for this game for weeks now We'll see if Milito's well-thought-out plan can give El Galo a second Copa Libertadores title Botafogo Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): John Víctor; Vitinho Atlético Mineiro Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Éverson; Lyanco Botafogo is the clear favorite but play with the burden and pressure of its own history well aware that it's on the brink of the biggest feat in club history the overall quality of Botafogo's squad will be too much to handle for an Atlético Mineiro team that's playing it's worst soccer at the most pivotal moment of the season Botafogo will end up lifting its maiden Copa Libertadores trophy at River Plate's stadium Follow MLS Multiplex on X (Twitter). If Brazil is the "country of soccer," then its clubs should display that art on the pitch Take for example Atlético-MG with their rich history and respected squad they came up against a rising MLS representative of what the league has grown technically and tactically It took only 45 minutes of the game for one to make it clear: the Lions were not there only to give their presence a meaning Moving with fast game transitions and quick movements on the ball Orlando City made the rear-guard of Atlético suffer in some moments despite the skillful Gabriel Menino and Fausto Vera on the lineup had failed in adjusting to the final third of the pitch was brilliant work from Atlético's goalkeeper Rafael Santos made a dangerous shot over the bar in the 26th minute only the clearance from Júnior Alonso saved Galo from a concession The second half was full of extreme changes with ten substitutions in search of adjustments and tests Result: a disarticulated team that didn't know how to hold the ball The best chance for Galo came with Palacios kicked a strong kick that was followed by Pedro Gallese Orlando City's goalkeeper and one of the heroes of the day Orlando City maintained its offensive volume but did not seize the opportunities for clear goals It was a time when one could say that the MLS team had some solid structure with a combined team ready for better things The match ended 0-0 and the decision had to be decided by a penalty shootout Orlando City proved that they were up for it Each team missed one of their first five attempts But the name of the star was Pedro Gallese saved the penalty of Bruno Fuchs to secure the symbolic title for the Lions this triumph had a deep symbolic meaning for Major League Soccer This result mirrors the place MLS has won in the world scene of soccer: with competitive teams and an organization that continuously grows at very fast rates To face and defeat a team like Atlético Mineiro the result shows the rising quality of the American league it shows that soccer in the United States is not only on the right path but also ready for even greater challenges MLS is increasingly ready to hold its own with the best a truly global game thrives on strong leagues across the globe Orlando City and MLS said it loud: American soccer was standing tall Follow MLS Multiplex on X (Twitter). Orlando City’s preseason victory against Brazilian giants highlights MLS dominance Picture by Créditos: Vitor Silva/BotafogoBy James PrattA Brazilian team name will be inscribed upon the Copa Libertadores trophy once again on Saturday (30 November), as Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo meet for the biggest club football trophy in South America. It'll be the sixth consecutive year that a team from Brazil has claimed the coveted continental title, with Fluminense (2023), Flamengo (2019 & 2022) and Palmeiras (2020 & 2021) having won the last five editions. Atletico Mineiro, from Belo Horizonte, have won the trophy previously, winning in 2013. Their squad includes three Olympic gold medallists from Tokyo 2020 in 2021. One of them, Paulinho, will be looking to add to his seven goals in the Libertadores and fire El Galo (the roosters) to the crown. Botafogo are the only one of the top Rio de Janeiro teams never to have won the Libertadores title, and hope their star striker Junior Santos can fire them to victory. He has scored nine goals in ten games in the tournament, and is the top scorer going into the final. Their team also includes FIFA World Cup winner Thiago Almada, whose performance could be the key to which side wins the trophy. Read on for the top things you need to know about the one-off game, which takes place at El Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ⚽ Relive the best football moments from Paris 2024 🏅","event":null,"destination_url":"","entry_point_tag":"football","entry_point_type":"instory_campaign"}" data-tracking="click" href="https://www.olympics.com/en/sign-in?entry_point_type=instory_campaign&entry_point_tag=football&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.olympics.com%2Fen%2Folympic-games%2Fparis-2024%2Fvideos" target="_self" rel="noopener noreferrer">Love football ⚽ Relive the best football moments from Paris 2024 🏅 Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo's results on their way to the final of the 2024 Copa Libertadores Botafogo began their Copa Libertadores journey in the preliminary rounds will take place at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires The match takes place on Saturday 30 November Kick-off will be at 17:00 Argentina Standard Time in Buenos Aires All schedule information is subject to change The Copa Libertadores 2024 final will be broadcast around the world with several broadcast television and digital livestreaming partners of the organising federation CONMEBOL showing the game in full coverage will be on beIN SPORTS with commentary in both English and Spanish BBC Three and the BBC iPlayer livestreaming service will show the game in the United Kingdom while it will also be on beIN SPORTS in France Movistar will screen the game in Spain on it's M+ Vamos service H2bet becomes the most lucrative front-of-shirt sponsor in the history of Atletico Mineiro Following the resolution of Brazil’s top-flight national league Serie A two of its best-supported clubs have begun bolstering their commercial portfolios for the 2025 campaign and beyond who finished 12th in Serie A in 2024 but came runners-up in the continental Copa Libertadores have brought in H2bet as their new primary sponsor in a deal the club calls “the biggest” in the history of the club and soccer in the Minas Gerais region which will see H2bet become the shirt sponsor of Atletico Mineiro is according to the club worth a minimum total of R$180 million ($29 million) a fee which could rise to R$200 million with the addition of performance-related bonuses which equates to a minimum of R$60 million per season is far more than the estimated R$18.5 million Betano had been paying the club since 2022 making the deal the third most valuable front-of-shirt sponsorship in Brazilian soccer history ostensibly thanks to that Copa Libertadores performance The deal is still far behind the top two most valuable deals in the country both of which were undertaken by Corinthians in the past year its record R$370 million partnership with VaideBet that was terminated after five months and its current partnership with Esportes da Sorte Porto Alegre-based side Internacional has renewed its technical partnership with kit provider Adidas through to the end of the 2029 campaign Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis three-time Serie A winners that came fifth in the competition in 2024 have been partnered with Adidas since 2020 on a deal GlobalData Sport most recently estimated to be worth $4.75 million per season Internacional is one of four current Serie A clubs that utilize Adidas a list that also includes Atletico Mineiro Adidas and Internacional have identified fan engagement and sustainability as target areas for the latest renewal to capitalize on Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network (VIDEO) Edu Vargas to the Rescue for Atlético Mineiro in the Copa LibertadoresTwo-time Copa América champion with Chile making his mark in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores Final His goal not only brought Atlético Mineiro back into the game but also reignited the hopes of his team and fans Following a perfectly executed corner kick by Hulk who delivered the ball with pinpoint accuracy Vargas rose above the defense and delivered a powerful header sending the ball straight into the back of Botafogo's net Edu Vargas once again proved his knack for delivering in pivotal moments solidifying his role as a key player in Atlético Mineiro's quest for continental glory Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo: An All-Brazilian Final in the 2024 Copa LibertadoresAfter the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores semifinals wrapped up we have our Grand Final set: Atlético Mineiro will take on Botafogo in an all-Brazilian showdown on November 30 in Buenos Aires for the 60th edition of the tournament Atlético Mineiro has reached its second-ever Libertadores final with their last appearance (and victory) dating back to 2013 Atlético Mineiro’s journey has them looking like strong favorites Fluminense with stars Marcelo and Thiago Silva and finished it off by eliminating River Plate Botafogo has taken everyone by surprise this season first by dominating the “Brasileirão,” where they currently hold the top spot and then making waves in the Libertadores with their Brazilian national team duo Although their start was a bit rocky as they finished second in their group they turned it around in the knockout stages showing why they’re considered Brazil’s top team right now they knocked out tournament favorites Palmeiras then eliminated fellow Brazilian team São Paulo in a dramatic penalty shootout secured their spot in the final by defeating the six-time Libertadores champs Injury at Atlético Mineiro Days Before The Copa Libertadores FinalArgentine attacking midfielder Matías Zaracho suffered an injury to his left thigh and is a serious doubt for the Copa Libertadores final against fellow Brazilian team Botafogo which will be played this Saturday in Buenos Aires "It has been confirmed that midfielder Zaracho suffered a muscle injury to the posterior part of his left thigh during the match against São Paulo," the Belo Horizonte club informed on their social media this Monday Copa Libertadores Final: Hulk, Atlético Mineiro's Most Lethal Weapon The former Racing de Avellaneda player "has already started physiotherapy treatment," according to the Brazilian club although no recovery timeline has been provided all signs point to the 26-year-old Argentine footballer missing the decisive match which will be held at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires Botafogo: The Millionaire Team Ready for the Libertadores Final Zaracho is not a guaranteed starter in the tactical setup of Argentine coach Gabriel Milito who usually forms the midfield with Fausto Vera and wingbacks Guilherme Arana and Gustavo Scarpa the attacking midfielder is a regular in the second half meaning his likely absence will reduce options for Atlético Mineiro's bench The Belo Horizonte club will be looking for their second Copa Libertadores this Saturday also competing for the Brazilian League title will attempt to win their first continental trophy Players Aiming to Secure Atlético Mineiro’s Second Libertadores TrophyAtlético Mineiro facing Botafogo in the upcoming Copa Libertadores final on Saturday is one of Brazil's most storied clubs with over a century of history and a trophy cabinet that includes several league titles and one continental trophy While only performing averagely in this year’s league the team led by Argentine coach Gabriel Milito is pinning its hopes on veteran striker Hulk to clinch the Libertadores Everson: Atlético's goalkeeper for the past four seasons his commendable Libertadores performances have been crucial to the team’s final run Rodrigo Battaglia: The Argentine midfielder though Milito has recently deployed him in defense Lyanco joined Atlético in July to bolster their defense Junior Alonso: The Paraguayan defender has been with Atlético since 2020 following stints at Celta Vigo and Boca Juniors and is a trusted player for the coach to counteract opponents Guilherme Arana: An Atlético player since 2020 the former Sevilla left-back has earned several call-ups to the Brazilian national team Gustavo Scarpa: Known for his precision left-footed strikes the midfielder joined Atlético in 2023 from Nottingham Forest returned to Atlético in 2023 after loan spells with Charlotte in the US and Talleres in Argentina a familiar face to Milito from their time at Argentinos Juniors joined Atlético recently for about four million dollars from Corinthians Hulk joined Atlético in 2021 after playing for Porto and various Asian teams The 38-year-old striker has a Copa do Brasil and a league title to his name and has scored 19 goals in national and international tournaments in 2024 Paulinho: Another key forward for Atlético He has matched Hulk with 19 goals this year Deyverson: Signed by the Belo Horizonte team in August this year after spells at Palmeiras and Spanish clubs like Deportivo Alavés and Levante he has been crucial in this Libertadores campaign scoring in key matches against Fluminense and River Plate Don't miss the CONMEBOL Libertadores Final between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo this Sunday at 2:50 PM ET EXCLUSIVELY on beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Español Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro Ready for the Libertadores FinalWith just under 100 kilometers separating their training camps, Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo have completed their final preparations for the highly anticipated Copa Libertadores Final set to take place this Saturday at the Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti in Buenos Aires The Galo has set up camp at the Complejo de Bosques home to Defensa y Justicia in Buenos Aires’ southern outskirts coach Gabriel Milito finalized his starting eleven as the team seeks its second Libertadores crown Key players Guilherme Arana and Gustavo Scarpa trained without issues after recovering from a right ankle and right knee injury the squad will be without Matías Zaracho who suffered a hamstring injury in a recent Brasileirão match against São Paulo Atlético Mineiro’s probable lineup: Everson; Lyanco A lighter moment occurred during training when Deyverson and Eduardo Vargas had a heated exchange that seemed like an exaggerated joke in northern Buenos Aires, Botafogo finalized their tactical details The team will be missing defender Bastos sidelined with a hamstring tendon injury sustained in their Brasileirão match against Palmeiras.  who was sent off in the semifinal second leg against Peñarol Botafogo’s probable lineup as they aim for their maiden Libertadores title: John; Vitinho OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoin🏆 Atlético Mineiro reach Libertadores final despite River Plate theatrics | OneFootballOneFootball Atlético Mineiro reached the Copa Libertadores final after a goalless draw against River Plate on Tuesday (3-0 on aggregate). River Plate0Atlético Mineiro030/10/2024Full timeThanks to a dominant win in the first leg the Brazilian club were in the driver’s seat as they walked into what they would have expected to be a crazy atmosphere—and crazy it was River Plate fans drenched the Estadio Mâs Monumental with fireworks, flares, and deafening cheers to rally their side into a historic turnaround. The scenes created discussion over whether it was the best entrance to a football stadium ever. The hosts used that support to control the second leg The Argentine club registered a stunning 16 shots to one in the first 45 minutes goalkeeper Franco Armani was forced into action a handful of times to deny Deyverson and saved an effort on the line against the run of play Time favoured Atlético Mineiro and pressured River plate in the second half the hosts dominated the match statistically racking up a total of 35 attempts alongside introducing five substitutes But it all ended in heartbreak by the final whistle as Atlético Mineiro’s defensive game plan prevented any attempts to ignite a comeback Goalkeeper Everson saved all six of River Plate’s efforts on target led by Maximiliano Meza and Claudio Echeverri The Brazilian side will now face either Penarol or Botafogo in the final Related NewsReal Madrid Are In The Race For 17-Year-Old Argentine Talent: Will He Be A Good Signing? 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Fluminense Secures Dramatic Win Against Mineiro in the Copa LibertadoresDefending champions Fluminense pulled off a dramatic 1-0 win at home against Atlético Mineiro in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores Quarterfinals at the Maracanã In a tight match where Fluminense tried their best with 11 shots but struggled to break through they mismanaged their chances and ultimately lost The game was decided in the 87th minute when Keno delivered a perfect cross from the left wing allowing Lima to soar in the air and head the ball into the net securing the lead and the victory for Fluminense the reigning CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores champions will now head to Atlético Mineiro's home ground where they'll need to draw on their championship spirit to advance to the semifinals and continue defending their title Where to Watch the 2024 Copa Libertadores Final Atlético Mineiro vs BotafogoEvery CONMEBOL Libertadores final brings new emotions due to the passion that defines this historic football tournament aiming to claim their first title in the tournament will battle for Eternal Glory in the 90 minutes of regulation time airing live on beIN SPORTS this Saturday at 2:50 PM ET What Boca Juniors Needs to Qualify for the 2025 Copa Libertadores promising to be an exciting clash between Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro both teams faced high-level challenges to earn their spot in the 2024 CONMEBOL Libertadores Final which will take place at the Estadio Más Monumental this year is historic as they reach this stage of the continent's top club competition for the first time in their long history faced a tough test to advance to the quarterfinals going up against one of the tournament favorites securing a 4-3 aggregate victory in an away match prevailing in a penalty shootout despite tactical efforts from Luis Zubeldía who relied on crosses targeting Jonathan Calleri Matheus Martins converted the decisive penalty that secured their spot in the semifinals Copa Libertadores: A "Monumental" Final The journey also included overcoming Peñarol the historic Uruguayan team and five-time champion Botafogo delivered a dominant 5-0 win in the first leg Despite Peñarol's remarkable 3-1 victory in the return leg showcased their strength throughout the tournament they triumphed over tough opponents in their quest for a fifth international title they overcame San Lorenzo with a draw and a decisive home win as demonstrated in the quarterfinals against Fluminense they secured a 2-1 victory at home to advance The team coached by Marcelo Gallardo suffered a 3-0 defeat in the first leg and could only manage a goalless draw at the Estadio Más Monumental sealing Atlético Mineiro's spot in the final thousands of passionate fans are expected to fill the seats for this thrilling event With the CONMEBOL Libertadores Final just days away the excitement and anticipation have reached their peak as fans from all over South America gather to celebrate the continent’s greatest football spectacle The match will crown a new Brazilian champion Atlético Mineiro Thrashes River Plate in Libertadores SemifinalAtlético Mineiro made the most of their home advantage beating River Plate 3-0 in the first leg of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores Semifinals with a brace from Deyverson and a solo goal by Paulinho The first half belonged to "El Galo." Playing at home in front of an electric crowd They thought they had the lead early when Deyverson found the net in the 5th minute But the Brazilian striker and Mineiro's star wasn’t done and slotted it home to give Mineiro the lead going into halftime River Plate came out stronger in the second half with Marcelo Gallardo making three substitutions at once—bringing on Maxi Meza and Rodrigo Villagra to boost their attack Mineiro held their ground and even extended their lead Deyverson completed his brace in the 70th minute slotting the ball into the net after it bounced off the post He stole the ball in River’s half and assisted Paulinho who smashed it past Armani to seal a 3-0 victory for “El Galo.” Atlético Mineiro will head to River's "El Monumental" with a big advantage looking to hold onto it and reach the Copa Libertadores Final River Plate will need a massive comeback at home trailing by three goals if they want to reach the final Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo will battle to see who adds their name to this illustrious list Atletico Mineiro, hailing from Belo Horizonte, are no strangers to Libertadores success. Their last triumph came in 2013, and they enter this final with a squad brimming with talent and experience. Among their stars are three Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists, including Paulinho who has been pivotal to their campaign with seven goals in the tournament Nicknamed “El Galo” (The Roosters) Mineiro will be aiming to crown an impressive season with their second Libertadores title whose creativity and composure could prove decisive on the biggest stage Botafogo are determined to etch their name onto the Libertadores trophy for the very first time As two of Brazil’s finest prepare to face off at the iconic Maracanã Stadium This isn’t just a match for a trophy; it’s a battle for legacy a showcase of Brazilian football’s supremacy and a thrilling conclusion to one of South America’s most competitive tournaments in recent memory Atlético Mineiro come into the final with a fully fit squad a luxury that manager Gabriel Milito will hope pays dividends in a game of this magnitude Despite their current struggles—enduring a ten-match winless streak across all competitions—the club has focused intensely on the Copa Libertadores Milito’s decision to rest key players in their domestic fixtures underlines the priority placed on reclaiming continental glory Botafogo’s remarkable season has placed them at the pinnacle of South American football Sitting atop the Brazilian league with two games remaining their focus now shifts to claiming their first-ever Copa Libertadores title their preparations for the final took a hit with the injury to Bastos a linchpin in their defence who has started every game in the competition putting pressure on Adryelson and Barboza to step up against a potent Atlético attack Thiago Almada’s creativity and vision have been pivotal throughout their campaign Combined with the attacking flair of Igor Jesus and Jefferson Savarino Botafogo boast one of the most dangerous frontlines in South America the Rio-based club must balance their high-octane attacking style with composure under the weight of the occasion Paulinho has been Atlético Mineiro’s talisman throughout their Copa Libertadores run and the final will likely hinge on his ability to deliver once more the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist has proven to be a clinical finisher and a tireless worker off the ball Paulinho’s knack for finding space in tight areas his ability to link up with Hulk and Deyverson adds an extra dimension to Atlético’s attack Against a Botafogo defence missing its anchor in Bastos Paulinho will look to exploit any vulnerabilities Atlético Mineiro’s chances of a second Copa Libertadores crown will soar Junior Santos enters the final as the Copa Libertadores’ top scorer and his influence on Botafogo’s historic campaign cannot be overstated and precision in front of goal has made him a nightmare for defenders across the continent Whether latching onto crosses or turning defenders with his quick feet His goals were instrumental in dismantling Peñarol in the semifinals and Botafogo will need him at his clinical best to break down Atlético Mineiro’s experienced defence Santos’s ability to hold up play allows teammates like Almada and Henrique to shine all eyes will be on Santos to deliver the defining moments that could secure their maiden Copa Libertadores title Atletico Mineiro: In the Copa Libertadores knockout phase Atletico Mineiro have been defensively solid conceding only two goals and keeping three consecutive clean sheets they are currently winless in their last eight matches across all competitions and have not beaten a Brazilian opponent in the Copa Libertadores knockout stage since 2013 Botafogo: Botafogo are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions They have not lost to a Brazilian side in 19 consecutive competitive fixtures and have only conceded once in their last five meetings against Atletico Mineiro By Nicky Helfgott – NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter) Keep up with all the latest Brazilian football news and on 365Scores You must be logged in to post a comment It's an all Brazilian clash that will also decide the final place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Atlético Mineiro have already made one trip to the Estadio Mas Monumental this season when they faced its owners River Plate in the previous round They arrived with a three-goal lead from the first leg which meant they just had to avoid doing anything silly in order to reach their first Copa Libertadores final in over a decade Despite the best efforts of the home crowd who are known for creating a ferocious atmosphere the Brazilian side played out a goalless draw to go through 3-0 on aggregate Fellow Brazilians Botafogo were even more convincing in the first leg of their semi-final tie thrashing Penarol 5-0 when the Uruguayan side made the trip to Rio De Janeiro at the end of October Things didn’t quite go so well in the return leg with Penarol taking a two-goal lead thanks to winger Jaime Báez but Thiago Almada helped to settle any nerves when he pulled one back for Botafogo in the 88th minute Penarol scored again just 60 seconds later 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This gets you Copa Libertadores 2024 matches via beIN Sports, all Premier League matches, all Serie A matches plus 29 channels including MLB Network If you want to watch a live stream of Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo in the Copa Libertadores 2024 final from Australia, you'll need to have access to beIN Sports or you can sign up for beIN as a separate subscription A Black Friday streaming deal currently offers two months for the heavily-slashed price of AU$3.99 then reverting to the usual price of AU$14.99 but with the freedom to cancel any time while a Premium subscription is a little more expensive at $35 Like in Australia, beIN Sports Connect will also show Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo in the Copa Libertadores 2024 final in New Zealand There's also a seven-day free trial available to new customers DisclaimerWe test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service) Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing Tom WigginsContributing writerTom Wiggins is a freelance journalist who regularly writes for Tom's Guide He lives and breathes football but eats mainly condiments (as co-host of a podcast about them called Desert Island Dips) He writes the annual Brighton & Hove Albion season preview for FourFourTwo and has followed the Seagulls from the old Third Division to the Europa League but his greatest football-watching achievement remains attending three games in one day in Madrid Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466 Midfielder Gregore was shown a red card after a wild, high challenge on Fauto Vera, forcing Botafogo to adjust their game plan, but Atletico failed to press home their numerical advantage Veteran forward Hulk had an effort from outside the box saved by John but the team from Belo Horizonte created little pressure Sensing the game might not be the rearguard action they might have expected Botafogo began to show more attacking intent and they were rewarded in the 35th minute Marlon Freitas's shot from the edge of the box ricocheted around a crowded box before the ball fell to Luiz Henrique Botafogo didn't retreat to defend their slim advantage and they were able to double their lead in the 44th minute Atletico defender Guilherme Arana attempted to shepherd the ball back to goalkeeper Everson but Luiz Henrique snuck between the pair and went down under challenge from the keeper After a VAR review, a penalty was awarded and Alex Telles confidently smashed home the spot kick to give Botafogo an unlikely 2-0 lead at the break Atletico, who won the Libertadores in 2013, made a triple substitution at the interval and it paid off swiftly with Eduardo Vargas heading in from a corner Inevitably, there was late pressure from Atletico, but Botafogo made sure of the victory when Junior Santos finished off a counter-attack deep in stoppage time Botafogo earns the final of 32 places in next year's FIFA Club World Cup to be held in the United States Check out the match stats with Flashscore. Atletico Mineiro are in the driver's seat heading into the second leg of their Copa Libertadores semi-final tie with River Plate which takes place on Tuesday at Estadio Mas Monumental In the opening leg between these two last week giving them a decisive edge heading to Belgrano After a disastrous outing in Belo Horizonte last week, Marcelo Gallardo and his River Plate side have a mountainous task in leg number two That was the first defeat that they suffered in the Libertadores this year and the first time they had failed to find the back of the net in the competition this season They are in a similar position to what we saw in 2020 when they lost their opening semi-final leg versus Palmeiras 3-0 but won leg two in Brazil 2-0 River Plate are winless in five successive matches across all competitions failing to score in four of those instances The Argentines have a 100% record at home in the competition this year conceding only one goal in five matches played in Belgrano Los Millonarios have not lost a home game in this tournament versus Brazilian opposition since 2021 when they were beaten 3-1 by Fluminense in the group stage Atletico Mineiro are on the cusp of a place in the Libertadores final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2013 Gabriel Milito's men are on a three-match winless run away from home in this competition losing their quarter-final road contest in the Libertadores this year versus Fluminense 1-0 Mineiro have never been eliminated from a knockout tie at the Libertadores when winning the opening leg though they have never won an away game in the semi-finals of this tournament Galo saw a six-match unbeaten run across all competitions end with a 3-1 defeat domestically at home to Internacional Since a 4-2 defeat versus Flamengo in July they have not lost in their last 12 competitive matches when netting multiple times over 90 minutes Galo have won four of their five all-time Libertadores meetings with River Plate and did not concede in any of those triumphs including a 1-0 win at Mas Monumental in the 2021 quarter-finals A shoulder issue prevented Rodrigo Aliendro from featuring in the opening leg of this tie for River Plate, Agustin Sant'Anna was sidelined with a sore knee and Marcos Acuna was unavailable because of a hamstring injury There are two players questionable for Atletico Mineiro on Tuesday, as Bernard and Cadu are still recovering from knee injuries and are not projected to return until late November A brace from Deyverson helped Galo win the opening leg, with their other goal coming courtesy of Paulinho, while Everson only had to make one stop for the clean sheet.River Plate possible starting lineup:Armani; Bustos Atletico Mineiro possible starting lineup:Everson; Lyanco It would be a stretch for a side as consistent and strong as Mineiro to lose by three goals and although River Plate have plenty of firepower we do not believe it will be enough to turn this tie in their favour For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo Fight For The Glory of the 2024 Copa LibertadoresDon’t miss the Copa Libertadores final on beIN SPORTS this Saturday at 2:50 PM ET.This Saturday Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo will compete for the 2024 Copa Libertadores title at the impressive Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires in a final expected to be filled with tension after their recent clash between these two Brazilian football giants Botafogo reaches the final stage of the most prestigious club competition in America for the first time The team from Rio de Janeiro arrived in the Argentine capital as the favorite transformed into a football powerhouse thanks to the financial backing of John Textor Textor has built a high-level squad now fighting for continental glory as Botafogo is also on the verge of crowning itself as Brazilian League champions the alvinegra fans haven't celebrated a major title since 1995 Players like winger Luiz Henrique (former player of Real Betis) forward Igor Jesus (unexpected Canarinha No attacking midfielder Thiago Almada (World Cup champion with Argentina in 2022) are the stars leading the Fogão constellation The only concern for Portuguese coach Artur Jorge is the possible absence of Angolan defender Bastos who missed Friday’s training and is a major doubt due to a thigh injury his place will likely be taken by Adryelson who will form a central defensive pairing with Alexander Barboza Atlético Mineiro enters the final as the underdog carrying the pressure of not being the favorite but with significant experience in such encounters they won in a historic penalty shootout against Olimpia of Paraguay extra time and penalties will decide the winner The road to the final has not been easy for Atlético Mineiro as they eliminated major teams like San Lorenzo All under the guidance of Argentine coach Gabriel Milito who is looking for his first major title as a coach after his playing career with clubs like Barcelona Milito will have his starting XI available after the recovery of full-backs Guilherme Arana and Gustavo Scarpa he will not be able to count on attacking midfielder Matías Zaracho who remains sidelined with a muscle injury The atmosphere for the final promises to be electrifying especially after the recent encounter between the two teams in the Brazilian League which ended with three red cards and numerous provocations While the atmosphere remains calm in Buenos Aires Brazilian fans have already taken over the city particularly the neighborhoods of Puerto Madero It is estimated that over 60,000 Brazilians will arrive for the final: 40,000 from Botafogo and 20,000 from Atlético Mineiro The requested URL was not found on this server The requested URL was not found on this server.