Atlético Mineiro has secured their spot in the Copa Libertadores 2024 Final with a decisive 3-0 aggregate victory over River Plate in the semifinals.

This marks “El Galo’s” second-ever Libertadores final, their first since 2013, when they lifted the trophy with a standout performance from Ronaldinho against Olimpia.

Atlético Mineiro enters the final as a strong favorite after an impressive journey: eliminating San Lorenzo in the Round of 16, taking down reigning champions Fluminense (with stars like Marcelo and Thiago Silva) in the semifinals, and finally defeating River Plate, the tournament favorite led by Gallardo.

Now, Atlético Mineiro awaits the winner of the other semifinal, where they could face either fellow Brazilians Botafogo or the formidable Uruguayan side Peñarol, as they aim to claim their second Copa Libertadores title.