Official Copa Libertadores 2024 results

At 29 Seconds, Botafogo's Gregore Sets Record for Fastest Red Card in Copa Libertadores Final

Nov 30, 2024, 08:12 PM

In the Copa Libertadores final at the Monumental Stadium between Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo, Botafogo's Gregore received a red card within 29 seconds of the match starting. Gregore was expelled after a high challenge that struck Atlético Mineiro's Fausto Vera in the head, marking the fastest expulsion in the history of Libertadores finals. As a result, Botafogo was reduced to ten men early in the game. Despite the early setback, the match continued with intense competition between the two Brazilian teams.