Adriano thrills Libertadores Experience crowd and calls for Flamengo's fifth | OneFootball

Adriano, a Flamengo idol, thrilled fans at the Libertadores Experience in Rio, stopping for selfies and autographs, and voiced hope of a fifth title for the club. According to Coluna Do Fla, the former striker drew loud applause at the fan event.

He said the occasion rekindled the urge to be by the pitch, score goals and feel the atmosphere again, adding that lifting the trophy carries huge weight for every player. He also stressed Flamengo's stature, the fans' expectation of another cup, and his pride in representing the shirt even without having won it.

Security asked him to head straight to the reserved area, but he insisted on greeting supporters. He signed numerous shirts and posed for photos as the crowd swelled, before being ringed by several guards.

Adriano predicted 2-0 against Independiente Del Valle, saying the first-leg scoreline would be repeated. The return is on Thursday 17 at the Maracanã at 21:30 Brasília time, and Flamengo can lose by one and still reach the Libertadores semi-finals.

The event runs from 16 to 20 September 2026 at the Enseada de Botafogo, bringing fans closer to the competition's history and passion as continental greats visit. At the event, Adriano was given a replica Copa América trophy, a nod to his 2004 strike against Argentina, and it underlined Conmebol's affection for his South American legacy.

ESPN on pay TV and Disney+ via streaming will broadcast the match live.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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