Abel Ferreira eyes Libertadores glory: Don’t get me wrong, but... | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira wants to win the Copa Libertadores for the third time this Saturday, November 29. The Portuguese coach, who has a history with Sporting, will face Flamengo in the final of the biggest club competition on the South American continent.

"We want, we deserve, and we can!" was the motto given by Abel Ferreira in a pre-match press conference. This is Palmeiras' third Libertadores final in the last five years, all with the former Sporting player at the helm of the team.

"Tomorrow [today], from the first to the last second, we will give our best to secure another title, not only for the fans but, if I may, for ourselves for everything that happened this year," said Abel Ferreira, also recalling the difficulties the team faced in the final stretch of the Brasileirão.

Abel Ferreira continued, highlighting the Libertadores as distinct from other competitions: "They are completely different competitions! Honestly, don't take it the wrong way, but one thing is the Brasileirão, another completely different thing is the Libertadores. We are talking about very different things. Despite knowing the opponent, it is always a unique game."

Palmeiras and Flamengo met in the Libertadores final in 2021, in a match won by Abel Ferreira's Verdão. However, Mengão seems to enter as the favorite in the final, having won both encounters between the teams this year. The Portuguese coach, who is seeking his 11th title with the club, downplayed those matches in pursuit of climbing, for the third time, to the highest step of South American football.

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