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Flamengo defeated Barcelona (ESP) in penalties at Maracanã

Flamengo made history and won the Under-20 World Cup for the second time this Saturday (23), after beating Barcelona (ESP). The Spanish team even turned the score around in the final minutes, but defender Iago equalized on a counter-attack, taking the decision to penalties. Barcelona's coach, Juliano Belletti, sent a message to Flamengo after the vice-championship.

– I want to express my admiration for Flamengo, for the Flamengo fans. They supported us throughout the game and did not disrespect the Barcelona coaching staff at any moment. Playing a final like this, in a stadium like this, against a very good team like Flamengo... I think we did very well -, said Juliano Belletti.

How was the final?

Flamengo, as usual, started the final controlling the ball and opened the scoring in the 11th minute, with Lorran. After the goal, Flamengo slowed down the pace and saw Barcelona dominate the game. Thus, in the second half, the Spanish team tied with Virgili and, in the final minutes, turned the score around with Álvaro Cortez.

However, in a heroic way, Iago tied the game for Flamengo on a counter-attack in the 50th minute, taking the decision to penalties. Thus, in the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Léo Nannetti shone and the young player defended two Barcelona shots. With that, Flamengo secured the consecutive Under-20 World Cup title.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Back-to-back world champions, the Crias do Ninho return to the field next Saturday (30) to face Fluminense. The classic takes place at 10 am (Brasília time), at Estádio das Laranjeiras, for the fifth round of the Campeonato Carioca Sub-20. Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about Flamengo's game.

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