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The 2018 Libertadores Final Was Held in Spain

Conmebol continues to fine-tune the details ahead of the Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras. Meanwhile, the organization is considering new locations to host the finals in future editions. President Alejandro Domínguez has even spoken openly about the possibility of holding a title match outside the continent.

— No, look, this will not be the last final on the continent. The continent will always host the finals of the Libertadores and the Sudamericana. But it’s true that there is international demand, because many countries want to host this final. And, in fact, we’ve already shown this when we went to Europe — he said, before concluding:

— When the final was held in Spain, the turnout was incredible. There are countries that have shown interest, but a serious discussion has not yet begun. There is interest, which once again is demonstrated by the offers and proposals that show this interest — Alejandro Domínguez concluded, in an interview with the Peruvian program ‘La rotativa del Aire’.

Has the Libertadores Final Ever Been Played in Europe?

It’s worth noting that Conmebol has already held a Libertadores final outside the continent, in 2018. This happened because the first match between Boca Juniors (ARG) and River Plate (ARG) was marked by a lot of turmoil among the fans.

As a result, the organization decided to move the return match to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. On that occasion, more than 62,000 fans watched River Plate’s 3-1 victory, securing the Libertadores title.

When Do Flamengo and Palmeiras Face Off?

Flamengo and Palmeiras will play the final of the 2025 Copa Libertadores at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. Thus, the decisive match will kick off at 6:00 PM (Brasília time), and the Red and Black will be seeking their fourth championship.

What Is Flamengo’s Next Match?

Before thinking about the Libertadores final, however, Flamengo has a commitment in the Brazilian Championship. That’s because the Red and Black will face Sport this Saturday (15th), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena de Pernambuco, in a rescheduled match from the 12th round.

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