Savarino’s Candid Insights: Analyzing the Epic Botafogo vs Atlético-MG Final

Savarino’s Candid Insights: Analyzing the Epic Botafogo vs Atlético-MG Final

In an exclusive interview with ESPNthe attacking midfielder Savarinodo Botafogoadmitted that it will be “strange” to face the Atlético-MGhis former club, in the grand final of CONMEBOL Libertadoreson November 30th, in Buenos Aires – the match will have transmission via Disney+.

The Venezuelan played for almost three years at the Belo Horizonte club, having a very successful spell with the Atletico shirt.

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In total, he won five cups for Galo: one Brasileirãoone Brazilian Cupone Brazilian Super Cup and three Miners.

In 2022, however, Savarino was traded to the Real Salt Lakefrom the United States, for which he played until January this year, when he was brought by Botafogo.

Now, the Venezuelan has the chance to own “Eternal Glory” for Fogão, something he guarantees he will do everything to achieve, even if it means the sadness of Galo’s fans.

“For me, it’s very strange (to face Atlético-MG in the final)… It never crossed my mind that I would one day play in a Libertadores final against them, against a team for which I played for more than two years and half,” he said.

Savarino celebrates after scoring for Botafogo over Peñarol EFE/Antonio Lacerda

“It will be strange… But now I’m at Botafogo, I defend the colors of Botafogo. It’s a club in which I’m very happy. I hope to bring a lot of joy to the Botafogo fans, because they deserve it a lot”, he added.

Savarino is one of the main highlights of Glorioso’s offensive sector, forming a great partnership with Luiz Henrique e Igor Jesus.

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The number 10, in fact, lives up to his number: he registers 10 goals and 10 assistance in 47 matches for General Saveriano’s team during the season.

Counting only the Libertadores, they are 4 balls in the net and more 3 decisive passes in 14 duels.

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