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Flamengo defeated Barcelona (ESP) in penalties, at Maracanã

The Flamengo made history and won the U-20 World Cup for the second time this Saturday (23), after overcoming Barcelona (ESP). The Spanish team even turned the score in the final minutes, but the defender Iago equalized at the kick-off, taking the decision to penalties. The coach of the Catalan club, Juliano Belletti, sent a message to Mengão after the vice.

– I leave here my admiration for Flamengo, for the Flamengo fans. They supported throughout the game and did not disrespect at any time the technical commission of Barcelona. Playing a final like this, in a stadium like this, against a very good team like this Flamengo... I see that we did very well -, said Juliano Belletti.

How was the final?

The Flamengo, as usual, started the final controlling the ball and opened the score just 11 minutes in, with Lorran. After the goal, the Most Beloved slowed down and saw Barcelona dominate the match. Thus, in the second half, the Spanish team tied with Virgili and, in the final moments, turned the score with Álvaro Cortez.

However, heroically, Iago tied for Flamengo at the kick-off, at 50 minutes, taking the decision to penalties. Thus, in the penalty shootout, the 'star' of goalkeeper Léo Nannetti shone and the young man defended two Barcelona shots. With this, Mengão secured the back-to-back U-20 World Cup championship.

What is Flamengo's next match?

World champions twice, the Nest Creations 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 Carioca Championship U-20. Thus, as tradition dictates, the Fla Column will bring all the details about the Flamengo game.

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