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Palmeiras Forward Vitor Roque Broke His Silence After Another Runner-Up Finish Against Flamengo

Runner-up of the Libertadores in 2022 and 2025 to Flamengo, Vitor Roque vented. After Flamengo's fourth championship on Saturday (29), the Palmeiras forward broke his silence. The number 9 did not hide his negative feelings after coming so close once again.

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“A very painful defeat. It hurts because we knew we had everything to win. We fought until the last second, but it still wasn't enough. Even so, we won't give up until we succeed!,” Vitor Roque posted on Instagram, on Monday night (01), 48 hours after the match.

Vitor Roque was practically invisible during the match. The only dangerous play from the forward happened in the final stretch when he faced Rossi one-on-one, but Danilo stretched out and managed to deflect the ball for a corner. Palmeiras' offensive sector was nullified and couldn't manage a shot on goal.

WHAT WAS VITOR ROQUE'S OTHER RUNNER-UP FINISH?

Before the Libertadores 2025, Vitor Roque lost another continental final to Flamengo in 2022. At that time, the 'Little Tiger' played for Athletico-PR. Coincidentally, the match also ended 1-0 for the current four-time champion of America, with a goal by Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol.

IS THERE ANOTHER RUNNER-UP FINISH AHEAD FOR VITOR ROQUE?

After the Libertadores decision, Vitor Roque has the chance to be runner-up again to Flamengo. On Wednesday (03), Mengão faces Ceará in the penultimate round of the Brasileirão, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). On the same day and time, Palmeiras visits Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte.

If Flamengo wins, the ninth championship of the Brasileirão will be secured. If they do not triumph, the title comes with a draw or a loss for Palmeiras in Belo Horizonte. Currently, the Most Beloved has 75 points, against 70 for the runner-up of the Libertadores.

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