This Saturday, Flamengo won the fourth Copa Libertadores in its history, after beating compatriots Palmeiras (1-0) in the final played in Lima, peru. All thanks to a goal from Danilo, a well-known full-back in Portuguese football who scored the only goal of the match.
It was an issue to be resolved between Brazilians, who have dominated South american football in recent years. In 2022, Flamengo had won the competition for the last time, a year after Palmeiras won the trophy for the third time. In that sense,tied for the Libertadores record,this game was a kind of showdown.
“Mengão”, in 4x2x3x1, always had more initiative and, even in a first half without clear chances of goals, they were more hazardous in the last third, especially because De Arrascaeta – who reached 350 games and became abroad with more games for the club – managed to lead the game with some freedom.
On the opposite side, Abel Ferreira seemed to have prepared Palmeiras to feel minimally comfortable without the ball, taking the initiative from the opponent, on the assumption that they could exploit a quick transition to create danger. But, strictly speaking, neither Allan nor Vítor Roque were activated in the best way.
In the 30th minute, a recklessness of this magnitude from Erick Pulgar could have cost him a red card. With the game already stopped,the Flamengo midfielder had a sole tackle on Bruno Fuchs’ shin,but “survived” with a yellow card. A move that prompted strong protests from the “Verdão” bench, at a time when the team was already trying to press higher.
As had happened in 2021, the final between Palmeiras and Flamengo reached half-time without a goal. And the most threatening player who returned from the locker room was Flamengo, who only failed to take the lead in the 52nd minute because Gustavo Gómez blocked a play between Bruno Henrique and De Arrascaeta.
Flamengo Claims Fourth Libertadores Title with 2-0 Victory Over Palmeiras
Flamengo secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title with a decisive 2-0 victory over Palmeiras in the final held on November 29, 2025. The match, played as a single-game final, saw Flamengo dominate and ultimately seal the win, marking only the seventh time a Libertadores final has been won by a margin of more than one goal. https://www.sporttv.pt/futebol/copa-libertadores/artigo/flamengo-campeao-da-libertadores-2025-2-0-palmeiras-resumo-e-videos/
The opening goal came from a set-piece situation, with a player – identified as a 34-year-old full-back with a distinguished career at clubs including FC Porto, Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Juventus – heading the ball into the net, completely unchallenged. This marked his second goal in the competition, following a previous strike for Santos against Peñarol in 2011.
Flamengo’s coach, Filipe Luís, later substituted Samuel Lino with Everton “Cebolinha” in an attempt to bolster the left side of the pitch. However, Palmeiras responded by increasing their attacking pressure, adopting a more direct style of play focused on utilizing their forwards and winning second balls.
Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira introduced Felipe Anderson and Facundo Torres to the game, seeking to ignite their attack. Later, Ferreira took a further gamble, replacing players to shift from a 3-1-4-2 formation to a more aggressive 4-4-2 setup, bringing on Ramón Sosa and Agustín Giay. Despite the changes, Palmeiras struggled to break through Flamengo’s defense. Vítor Roque had a late opportunity to equalize, but his shot was deflected by Danilo.
The final moments of the match were filled with drama as Everton “Cebolinha,” aided by goalkeeper Carlos Miguel,struck the goalpost. Ultimately, Flamengo held on to their lead, securing a 2-0 victory and the coveted Libertadores trophy.
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