Danilo fires warning to rivals after Flamengo Libertadores win | OneFootball

Flamengo targets a fifth Libertadores title in 2026

The reigning Libertadores champions, Flamengo are aiming for back-to-back titles in the 2026 season. The Rubro-Negro, in fact, opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over Cusco (PER) this Wednesday (08). After the match, Danilo was emphatic in placing the Most Beloved at the top of the list of title contenders.

— We place tremendous value on this win. You all know the conditions are not easy for us, but the team played a smart match, like a big club. Very happy with the three points -, he said, before concluding:

— Very important (the win), today we managed to rotate the squad and give some confidence to a few players. The season is long, so it is very important. (Is Flamengo the favorite for the title?) Always -, concluded Danilo.

Are Flamengo the current Libertadores champions?

Yes! Flamengo won their fourth Libertadores title in 2025. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro faced Palmeiras on November 29 in Lima, Peru, and won 1-0. The goal that secured the title for Mengão, incidentally, was scored by Danilo with a header in the 23rd minute of the second half.

When will Flamengo play again in the Libertadores?

After the opening-match win, Flamengo return to the field in the Libertadores next Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL). The match will take place at the Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). It is worth noting that the Colombian side drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG) in the opening round.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before turning their attention to the Libertadores, however, Flamengo return to action in the Brasileirão. This Saturday (11), Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Fluminense at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the 11th round of the league.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão derby.

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