Danilo opens up before Flamengo v Palmeiras final: “My knee was…” | OneFootball

What did Danilo say while recalling the Flamengo vs Palmeiras game in the Libertadores?

Danilo scored the title-winning goal for Flamengo in last season’s Libertadores final against Palmeiras. However, the defender almost did not manage to make that happen. That is because, in an interview, the number 13 reflected on the injuries he had in 2025 and highlighted the knee pain he was dealing with before the clash against the São Paulo side.

— I had two hamstring injuries and needed to stay out for 40 days. So it’s not easy to come back quickly and be in good physical shape. I tried not to even think about it. When the doctors asked, I dodged the question. But my knee was bad, really bad —, he said, before concluding:

— I couldn’t put my sock on. Márcio (the physiotherapist) would ask me if I was feeling better, I’d put my shorts on and couldn’t bend my leg. We laugh about it now, but at the time it was very serious —, concluded Danilo in an interview with ‘Flamengo TV’.

DID DANILO PLAY IN THE 2025 LIBERTADORES FINAL?

Yes! Even with that situation, Danilo made himself available and started in Flamengo’s defense alongside Léo Pereira. In Lima, Peru, the defender permanently etched his name into the history of the Rubro-Negro.

After a cross from Arrascaeta, Danilo rose high and scored Flamengo’s title-winning goal in the Libertadores. In addition, the player also ‘saved’ a shot from Palmeiras’ Vitor Roque in the final minutes of the match.

WILL DANILO PLAY IN FLAMENGO VS CUSCO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Danilo is back in Peru after winning the Libertadores title. That is because this Wednesday (08), Flamengo faces Cusco (PER) in the opening match of the continental competition’s group stage. Kickoff is at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Garcilaso de Veiga Stadium.

As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with Leo José’s on-site coverage on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), Paramount (streaming), and GETV (YouTube) will broadcast the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.