One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serbian Novak Djokovic, 37 years old, will be present at the Monumental de Núñez Stadium, this Saturday (11/30), to watch the Libertadores final, between Atlético-MG x Botafogo.
Djokovic is a football fan and has commented that his father, a former professional skier, played very well. In 2011, Djoko stated that Kaká was his favorite player and that he supported Red Star, in his home country, and Milan.
So what will Djokovic do in the Libertadores final? THE Sporting News account.
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What is Djokovic’s motive in the Libertadores final?
According to the Argentine newspaper “Olé”, Djokovic will arrive in Buenos Aires this Friday (29/11) to participate in events before the “Último Desafio”, an exhibition game that will take place on Sunday (01/12) against Argentine Juan Martín Del Potro, former number 3 in the world.
Taking advantage of the Libertadores final in the city, the Serb put presence in the decision on his agenda.
🇷🇸🏆 NOLE AT THE MONUMENTAL FOR THE FINAL
The Serbian will land and go to the Monumental to see Botafogo – Mineiro.
Then, he will have dinner with Juan Martín Del Potro before the exhibition match on Sunday
— Diario Olé (@DiarioOle)
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Atlético x Botafogo: where to watch the Libertadores final
Brazilian fans will have different options to watch the final. TV Globo will broadcast live on open TV – the broadcast starts at 4pm, one hour before the ball rolls. The signal will be retransmitted by GloboPlay (streaming).
On cable TV, the broadcast will be from ESPN, which has its signal reflected on Disney+ (streaming). Paramount+ is another streaming option.
Where to watch Atlético x Botafogo on TV and streaming
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Time: 5pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV), Disney+ (streaming), Paramount+ (streaming) and GloboPlay (streaming)
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Who will be on Globo’s broadcast of the Libertadores final?
On TV Globo, the broadcast will feature a new team member. The narration will be by Luís Roberto, with Roger Flores and Caio Ribeiro as commentators. However, Loco Abreu, former Botafogo player, will also participate, mainly in the pre-game, alongside commentator Ana Thaís Matos.
Atlético-MG x Botafogo: retrospective in knockout stages
Atlético-MG and Botafogo have already faced each other in 12 knockout stages, including official and friendly tournaments. The Rio team came out on top eight times, against four from the Minas Gerais club.
- 1964 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the semifinals of the Belo Horizonte Quadrangular Tournament
- 1967 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16 of the Taça Brasil
- 1993 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the semi-finals of the Copa Conmebol
- 1994 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the quarter-finals of the Brasileirão
- 1997 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the first round of the Brasília Quadrangular Tournament
- 2007 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
- 2008 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
- 2008 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the first phase of the Copa Sudamericana
- 2011 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the first phase of the Copa Sudamericana
- 2013 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil
- 2017 – Botafogo eliminated Atlético in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil
- 2019 – Atlético eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana
Atlético-MG x Botafogo: latest clashes
See how the last five games between Atlético-MG and Botafogo ended.
- 20/11/2024 – Atlético-MG 0 x 0 Botafogo (Brasileirão 2024)
- 07/07/2024 – Botafogo 3×0 Atlético-MG (Brasileirão 2024)
- 16/09/2023 – Atlético-MG 1×0 Botafogo (Brasileirão 2023)
- 05/05/2023 – Botafogo 2×0 Atlético-MG (Brasileirão 2023)
- 07/11/2022 – Atlético-MG 0x2 Botafogo (Brasileirão 2022)
- 17/07/2022 – Botafogo 0x1 Atlético-MG (Brasileirão 2022)
