Flamengo secured the trophy in an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras, a match that has been dubbed the ‘Game of the Century.’
A powerful header from Danilo propelled the Brazilian powerhouses to their fourth Libertadores title, and their second since 2022.
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Goal Scorer: Danilo 67′
The opening hour was marked by intense physicality, with numerous tackles flying in. Both teams were fortunate to avoid red cards in the first half, as the referee appeared to overlook several harsh challenges.
It wasn’t until the 67th minute that the deadlock was broken, when Danilo rose above the Palmeiras defense to connect with a corner, his header striking the post before finding the net, igniting wild celebrations among Flamengo supporters.
Palmeiras fought valiantly to equalize in the closing minutes, pushing Flamengo deep into their own half.
However, Filipe Luís’ side demonstrated remarkable resilience to hold on for the victory in front of a passionate crowd in Lima.
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Flamengo could secure even more glory this week back in Brazil, with a chance to clinch the Brasileiro title with a match to spare, potentially outpacing none other than Palmeiras for the domestic crown.
📸 LUIS ACOSTA – AFP or licensors