Botafogo Crushes Penarol 5-0 to Edge Closer to Copa Libertadores Final

The Brazilian club's dominant performance was marred by pre-match violence involving over 200 detained Penarol fans in Rio de Janeiro.

Botafogo scored all five goals in the second half of the semifinal's first leg, with key contributions from Jefferson Savarino and Luiz Henrique.
The victory increases the likelihood of an all-Brazilian final in the Copa Libertadores, continuing a five-year streak of Brazilian dominance.
The second legs of the semifinals are scheduled for next week, with the final set to take place on November 30 in Buenos Aires.
Over 250 Penarol supporters were detained after violent clashes with police, involving vandalism and looting in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio's governor condemned the violence and ordered the expulsion of the involved Penarol fans from the city.