Atletico Mineiro are seeking their second Copa Libertadores title, having won it in 2013. Their supporters are clinging to the similarities to 2013, with dozens of them pointed out by Atletico's more superstitious fans on social media.
Botafogo, meanwhile, are playing in their first-ever Libertadores final and dreaming of winning the title for the first time. The Glorioso can crown their return to Serie A with the continent's most important trophy, three years after playing in Serie B.
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Hot climate
Atletico-MG's clash with Botafogo in the Brasileirao last Wednesday just 10 days before the Libertadores final left the tension in the air ahead of the upcoming final in Buenos Aires. After a tense 0-0 draw, with a sending-off for each side and several arguments, things came to a head at the final whistle.
Hulk claimed that Luiz Henrique had called Atletico "shit", and he then went to apologise to the Botafogo players and harshly criticised the opposing striker. Deyverson, meanwhile, said he expects the Glorioso to lose the Serie A title to Palmeiras.
The confusion led to a brawl between Botafogo's players and Independencia's security guards. Luiz Henrique threw a bottle in the midst of the melee and was shown a red card after VAR was consulted.
Botafogo manager Thairo Arruda added fuel to the fire in an interview with Flashscore's podcast. According to him, the clash was a "premeditated strategy" by Atlético-MG to "take some advantage". Visiting coach Artur Jorge also warmed up the atmosphere for the final by rebutting Everson and Deyverson.
Atletico-MG vs Botafogo history
Atletico-MG and Botafogo have met in 84 matches, with the advantage going to Botafogo with 36 wins, 21 draws and 27 defeats.
Botafogo have progressed in eight of the 12 knockout ties they've played and the Rio Alvinegro side have knocked out the Minas Gerais outfit in six of their last seven.
The recent history of the rivalry is more evenly balanced, however. Botafogo have won five times and Atletico-MG four times with one draw in the last 10 matches.
Atletico-MG and Botafogo's roads to the Libertadores final
Mineiro were the isolated leaders of Group G in a group which consisted of Penarol, Rosario Central and Caracas. Gabriel Milito's side took 15 points with five wins and one defeat to post the second-best record of the tournament.
El Galo struggled in the Round of 16 against San Lorenzo, but advanced with a 1-0 win at the MRV Arena. Strength at home also made the difference in the quarter-finals against Fluminense (2-0 in the second leg) and in the semi-finals against River Plate (3-0 in the first leg).
Botafogo began their journey in the preliminary stages, getting past Aurora-BOL and Red Bull Bragantino. El Glorioso could even become the first champions in history to advance from the Libertadores qualifiers.
Artur Jorge's side started with two defeats in Group D but recovered to qualify in second place with 10 points, behind Junior de Barranquilla and ahead of LDU and Universitario.
The knockout phase was full of excitement. It started with a dramatic victory over Palmeiras in the Round of 16 after opening up a big lead. After that, qualification against Sao Paulo only came from penalties at the Morumbis. The calm was maintained for the semi-finals, with a historic win over Penarol in the first leg.