José Boto urges caution for Palmeiras-Flamengo Libertadores final | OneFootball

José Boto dismisses any scenario of favoritism in the final. The former member of the Benfica structure acknowledged that it will be a very complicated duel against Palmeiras. Upon arriving in Peru, Boto spoke about Mengão's campaign in the Libertadores and urged caution against a dangerous and experienced opponent.

"We are not impressed by the opinions of others or even those of the betting houses", began José Boto, speaking to the Brazilian press, dismissing the idea that Flamengo is the big favorite to win the competition. The former Benfica member emphasizes that it will be a 50/50 duel between the two biggest clubs in Brazil and South America.

"We will have our chances, but Palmeiras will have theirs too", added the director of football for the Rio de Janeiro club, stressing that it will be a match decided by details and the mistakes the opponent might make.

"Preparing for a final that has the same importance as the Champions League, with three days, one of which is spent traveling from Brazil to Peru on a five-hour flight, are not the best conditions for the teams to present themselves", remarked the former Benfica member, criticizing the plans of the Libertadores Cup organization.

"It was by thinking game by game that brought us here and keeps us at the forefront of the championship, but we don't think that gives us any advantage", concluded José Boto, explaining Flamengo's strategy in the competition. The Rio de Janeiro club has a player on Benfica's target list.

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