Flamengo land in Lima to face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final | OneFootball

Late on Wednesday night, Flamengo’s delegation landed in Lima to compete in the final of the Copa Libertadores. The showdown against Palmeiras kicks off at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) on Saturday, at Estadio Monumental.

Striker Pedro, still recovering, was included in the squad by coach Filipe Luís. The number 9 continues treatment for a fracture in his right forearm and is also dealing with a left thigh injury, which has worsened his physical condition in recent weeks.

Léo Ortiz, meanwhile, could be one of the new faces for the final. The defender hasn’t played since the second leg against Racing, in the Libertadores semifinal held in October, due to a right ankle injury.

Although he is not able to play, Gonzalo Plata is also part of the delegation in Lima. The Ecuadorian must serve an automatic suspension after being sent off against Racing.

Palmeiras and Flamengo reach the final with the same goal: to become the first Brazilian club to win the Libertadores four times. Verdão lifted the trophy in 1999, 2020, and 2021. Rubro-Negro, meanwhile, claimed the title in 1981, 2019, and 2022.

See Flamengo’s squad list:

Libertadores final details

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