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Brazil's Atletico Mineiro draws at Argentina's River Plate and reaches Copa Libertadores final

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro drew 0-0 at Argentina’s River Plate on Tuesday and reached the final of the Copa Libertadores for the second time.
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Franco Mastantuono of Argentina's River Plate, center, and Junior Alonso of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro battle for the ball during a Copa Libertadores semifinal second leg soccer match at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro drew 0-0 at Argentina’s River Plate on Tuesday and reached the final of the Copa Libertadores for the second time.

The team of veteran striker Hulk had beaten its rivals 3-0 in the first leg of the semifinal.

The festive atmosphere at the full Monumental de Nunez Stadium with more than 80,000 fans did not affect the Brazilian side, which had some of the clearest chances to score.

Atletico's rival in the decider will be decided on Wednesday, and it is very likely to be fellow Brazilian side Botafogo. The Rio de Janeiro-based team will play at Uruguay's Penarol after winning the first leg 5-0.

Brazilian teams have won the tournament for the past five years.

The final will be played on Nov. 30 at the same Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires.

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