Flamengo gained the 2025 Copa Libertadores after a cagey all-Brazilian last in opposition to Palmeiras in Peru, changing into the primary membership from the nation to carry the trophy 4 instances.
Former Manchester Metropolis defender Danilo scored the one purpose of the sport after 67-minutes; the 34-year-old heading house from a Giorgian de Arrascaeta nook to offer Flamengo a 3rd South American crown in six years and avenge the defeat suffered by the hands of Palmeiras in 2021.
Brazilian golf equipment have dominated the competitors lately, successful all however one of many final 9 editions. 5 of the final seven finals have been all-Brazilian affairs, with Palmeiras and Flamengo claiming the coveted prize 5 instances between them in that point.
This yr’s conflict, between the highest two Serie A golf equipment, was a largely tense event at Estadio Monumental “U” in Lima, with few clear-cut probabilities carved out by both facet all through.
Beneath ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, Flamengo scored simply 13 targets throughout the event, however their success was constructed on a imply defence, having conceded simply 5 instances en path to the title.
Luis turns into solely the ninth man to win the competitors each as a participant and as a coach, having claimed the trophy twice with Flamengo in 2019 and 2022.
