Copa Libertadores 2015: River Plate triumph against Mexican side Tigres

    By Matias Grez, CNN

    Updated 1547 GMT (2347 HKT) August 6, 2015

    River Plate players parade the newly-won Copa Libertadores trophy around their Monumental stadium after defeating Tigres 3-0.
    Photos: River Plate defeat Mexican side Tigres in Copa Libertadores final
    River Plate players parade the newly-won Copa Libertadores trophy around their Monumental stadium after defeating Tigres 3-0.
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    Victory was made all the sweeter for their fans after having suffered relegation to the second-tier of Argentine football for the first time in their history just four years ago.
    Photos: River Plate defeat Mexican side Tigres in Copa Libertadores final
    Victory was made all the sweeter for their fans after having suffered relegation to the second-tier of Argentine football for the first time in their history just four years ago.
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