Among Brazilian sides, Flamengo are now the top Libertadores champions | OneFootball

The 1-0 victory against Palmeiras this Saturday at the Estadio Monumental de Lima in Peru made Flamengo the most successful Brazilian team in the Libertadores. Now, the Rubro-Negro counts four trophies from the top continental competition.

In addition to this victory, Flamengo also lifted the trophies in 1981, 2019, and 2022, defeating in the finals Cobreloa-CHI, River Plate-ARG, and Athletico-PR, respectively. Besides becoming the biggest Libertadores champion in Brazil, the title against Palmeiras also represented a “revenge”, as the team had lost the continental tournament to Verdão in 2021.

Now, Flamengo is among the six biggest champions in Libertadores history. The team of Filipe Luís is tied with River Plate and Estudiantes, with four victories each, only behind Peñarol (5), Boca Juniors (6), and the biggest champion, Independiente, which has seven continental trophies.

Remember the campaign

Drawn in Group C, with LDU-EQU, Central Córdoba-ARG, and Deportivo Táchira-VEN, Flamengo did not have an easy time in the first phase of the Libertadores. The Rubro-Negro defeated the Venezuelans in the debut but went three consecutive games without winning, including a loss to the modest Central Córdoba, at the Maracanã.

The team, however, bounced back in the final stretch and won the last two group matches against LDU and Deportivo Táchira, advancing in second place, with 11 points, behind the Ecuadorians.

In the knockout stage, Flamengo made quick work of Internacional in the round of 16. After winning 1-0 at Maracanã, they defeated the Gauchos again at Beira-Rio, 2-0, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.

In the next stage, Flamengo came close to elimination but advanced. Even after defeating Estudiantes 2-1 at Maracanã, they faced heavy pressure in Argentina and lost 1-0, taking the decision to penalties. In the shootout, goalkeeper Rossi shone by saving two shots.

One step from the final, Flamengo faced another Argentine team: Racing, then the South American champion. The first leg was tough at Maracanã, with a 1-0 victory from an own goal by Rojo in the final stretch. In the return leg, the Rubro-Negro faced the hostile atmosphere of El Cilindro, withstood the pressure, and secured a spot in their fourth final in history.

In the final, Flamengo made history. In a tight match, defender Danilo capitalized on a corner kick taken by Arrascaeta at 22 minutes into the second half and headed in the only goal of the match.

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