Argentina legend: Flamengo like Real Madrid, no slight to rivals | OneFootball

Flamengo is One of the Main Sports Powerhouses in South America

Flamengo, in 2025, continues its quest for a fourth Libertadores title, aiming to further increase its dominance in South American football. Amidst Mengão’s great moment, former player Claudio Borghi, World Cup champion with Argentina in 1986, compared the Most Beloved to Real Madrid (ESP).

— If we leave Brazil, and I don’t want to disrespect São Paulo, Palmeiras, and Santos, which are great clubs, but this has a lot to do with the Flamengo jersey, the colors, the crest. Any foreigner recognizes it immediately. It’s incredible, when they see the red and black, they immediately know it’s Flamengo,” he said, before concluding:

— Today, I don’t know how the different Brazilian fanbases compare in terms of number of supporters, but for titles, style of play, name, history, and that famous jersey, I think it could be like Real Madrid. I just don’t know if economically. It’s one of the most popular teams in the world,” Borghi concluded in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

Did Claudio Borghi Ever Play for Flamengo?

After stints at major clubs such as Milan (ITA) and River Plate (ARG), Claudio Borghi joined Flamengo in August 1989. At the time, the signing of the former player was a request from coach Telê Santana.

However, Borghi’s time at Flamengo lasted just over three months. After playing six matches, with no goals or assists, the former midfielder said goodbye to the Rubro-Negro in January 1990, after agreeing to strengthen Independiente (ARG).

What is Flamengo’s Next Match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo is finishing preparations to face Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (29th). The match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estadio Presidente Perón, for the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal. Mengão, in fact, has the advantage of a draw after winning the first leg 1–0.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Racing match.

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