Chasing a fourth title, Flamengo reach their fifth Copa Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo is once again in the final of the Copa Libertadores. This Wednesday, the Rubro-Negro drew 0-0 with Racing at the Presidente Juan Domingo Perón Stadium in Avellaneda, securing a spot in the grand final of the 2025 edition. The team led by Filipe Luís advanced after winning the first leg 1-0 at Maracanã.

The final is scheduled for November 29, a Saturday, at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru — the same venue as the historic 2019 victory against River Plate.

This will be Flamengo’s fifth Libertadores final in its history, having already lifted the trophy in 1981, 2019, and 2022, and finishing as runners-up in 2021. This year’s opponent will be decided in the match between Palmeiras and LDU, who face each other this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at Allianz Parque.

First triumph

Coached by Paulo César Carpegiani and led by Zico, the team captivated South America with its attacking football in the 1981 season. After beating Cobreloa 2-1 at Maracanã, with two goals from Zico, and losing 1-0 in Chile, the title was decided on neutral ground.

At Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, Flamengo showed superiority and won again 2-0, with two more goals from Zico, securing the club’s first ever Libertadores title. Months later, the team would crown a perfect season by also winning the Intercontinental Cup against Liverpool.

Back to the top after 38 years and a golden run

The second trophy came 38 years later, in 2019, in a single-match final against River Plate at the Monumental in Lima. Flamengo fell behind on the scoreboard but made an epic comeback in the final minutes, with two goals from Gabigol, securing their second championship and one of the most memorable victories in South American football.

The following year, the club returned to the final, but in 2021 was defeated by Palmeiras 2-1 in extra time at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo. In regular time, Raphael Veiga scored for Verdão, while Gabigol equalized.

The title-winning goal for Palmeiras was scored by Deyverson, after a mistake by Andreas Pereira, who now plays for the São Paulo team.

The third triumph came in 2022, when Flamengo beat Athletico-PR 1-0 in Guayaquil. Once again, Gabigol was decisive: he scored the title-winning goal in the first half and established himself as the club’s top scorer in Libertadores history.

In search of the fourth title

Now, in 2025, the Rubro-Negro is once again competing for the most coveted trophy in South America, once again in Lima — the stage for one of the most unforgettable nights in recent Brazilian football history. Under the leadership of Filipe Luís, Flamengo seeks to write another glorious chapter in its continental journey and achieve its fourth Libertadores title, the long-awaited tetracampeonato.

If they win, Flamengo will become the first four-time Libertadores champion in Brazilian football.

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