Brazilian football fans are set to take over the capital of Argentina as Buenos Aires gets ready go host the 2024 Copa Libertadores final.
The biggest game on the footballing calendar south of the equator pits Botafogo of Rio against Atletico Mineiro of Belo Horizonte. It is the fourth all-Brazilian final in the past five years and it will be the sixth consecutive time a Brazilian club has won the trophy. This domination is unprecedented in the competition’s 64-year history. The match takes place in Argentina, in the stadium of Buenos Aires giants River Plate. But instead of blue and white it will be the vibrant colours of green and yellow that will paint the famous arena.
Brazil’s dominance of the Libertadores began with a revolutionary Flamengo side of 2019 under Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus. The financial gap with the rest of the continent has widened with Brazil becoming regular powerhouses. And that extra wealth has brought back some faces very familiar to fans in Europe. The likes of Hulk (who is now 38-years-old), Vitinho (signed from Burnley), Rafael da Silva and Alex Telles (both of Manchester United), Allan (formerly of Everton) and Eduardo Vargas (once of QPR) are set to appear.
Record Sport has the low down on how to watch the biggest game in South America.
Where and when will the Copa Libertadores final take place?
Atletico Mineiro v Botafogo will take place at the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday, November 30. Kick-off is at 8pm UK time.
What channel is it on?
Live coverage of the game will begin on BBC Three at 7.50pm with commentary by Jonathan Pearce and Pat Nevin.
Can I live stream it?
Yes, it can be watched live on iPlayer, BBC Three, BBC Sport app and website. BBC iPlayer is free to use, but your mobile operator may charge for the data you use. You’ll need a valid TV license to watch or download any programs on BBC iPlayer. You can watch programs you’ve missed on BBC iPlayer for a set amount of time, usually 30 days, after they’ve been broadcast.