Conmebol may stage Libertadores final outside South America soon | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras in Lima, Peru, could be the last Libertadores final in South America

The final of the Libertadores between Flamengo and Palmeiras this Saturday (29), in Lima, Peru, could be the last of the tournament on South American soil. This is because Conmebol is considering holding the next finals outside the continent.

According to journalist Marcel Rizzo, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have already applied to host the next finals. However, Conmebol is also eyeing the United States as the venue for the final match of the upcoming Libertadores.

Why remove the Libertadores final from South America?

There is still no definitive explanation for removing the main game of the largest South American club competition from the continent. However, fans theorize that it has to do with Conmebol's financial interests.

When was the last time the Libertadores final took place outside South America?

In 2018, the Libertadores final was not yet played as a single match. Thus, the first match took place at La Bombonera, home of the finalist Boca Juniors (ARG). Before the second match, however, River Plate (ARG) fans attacked the rival players' bus, resulting in injuries and widespread confusion.

With no other options, Conmebol decided to move the second match from River's home. They then sent the final to Santiago Bernabéu in Spain. Boca was defeated in the last Libertadores final outside South America.

How many times has Brazil hosted the final?

Brazil hosted the event twice at Maracanã, in Rio. The first time, Palmeiras lifted the trophy. The second time, Boca lost to Fluminense. These may have been the last two times the decision took place on Brazilian soil.

Where is the 2025 Libertadores final taking place?

The final of the Libertadores between Flamengo and Palmeiras takes place this Saturday (29), starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), at the Monumental in Lima, Peru. The champion will be the first Brazilian club to win the tournament four times.

Then, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. The broadcast, however, is by Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (closed channel), ESPN (closed channel), and Disney+ (streaming).

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