Boto: Flamengo bigger than European giant before Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo could win their fourth Copa Libertadores title if they defeat Palmeiras in Lima, Peru

After almost a year at the helm of Flamengo, José Boto could secure the most prestigious trophy in South American club football. The Portuguese director admitted on Thursday (27th) that the Rubro-Negro is the biggest team he has ever been part of. The director has previously worked at Benfica (POR).

— If we look at the 45 million fans, the mobilization of practically an entire country, and the various media outlets that talk about you daily, then Flamengo is clearly the biggest club I have ever been at — said Boto, who added:

— On the other hand, the emotion and the way people live for Flamengo, almost like a religion, I had never seen anywhere else. Such emotion and devotion I had never witnessed, not even at Benfica, which is also a giant club — he highlighted in an interview with the Portuguese portal A Bola.

Words of motivation?

Boto's statement came two days before the Libertadores final between Flamengo and Palmeiras, this Saturday (29th). With the director's speech, the Rubro-Negro will play at the Monumental de Lima, in Peru.

Which teams has Boto managed?

José Boto arrived at Flamengo in January of this year. The Football Director was previously at NK Osijek, in Croatia. Before that, however, the Portuguese executive was at major European clubs such as Benfica and Shakhtar (UKR).

When could Flamengo win the Libertadores title?

This Saturday (29th), Flamengo and Palmeiras will face off in the final of the Copa Libertadores. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Monumental U, in Lima, Peru.

Therefore, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the final. However, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (cable channel), ESPN (pay TV), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Palmeiras match.

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