Filipe Luís eyes third European test in 2025 vs PSG | OneFootball

Flamengo faced Chelsea (ENG) and Bayern Munich (GER) in the United States

Flamengo is in the final of the Intercontinental Cup and will face PSG (FRA) next Wednesday (17th), in Doha. Thus, it will be the third match against European teams this season. After qualifying, Filipe Luís assessed the matchup and projected a different scenario against the French side.

— It was a very difficult feat, we have to value the players' effort. They are having a splendid season. You can see that the hunger doesn't end. Each game has a different story — began Filipe Luís, at a press conference.

— In the United States, the climate was different, the pitch was different, the ball, everything was different. We are going to face the Champions League champion with the best coach in the world, the best team in the world. We will try to play a perfect game. It's the only chance we have to beat our opponent — he concluded.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF FILIPE LUÍS' COMPARISON?

Flamengo faced two European teams in the Club World Cup held in June, in the United States. In the first opportunity, the red-black team overcame Chelsea (ENG) 3-1 in the opening round. Finally, Mengo was defeated 4-2 by Bayern Munich (GER) in the round of 16.

Now, Flamengo faces PSG, in a match valid for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. The match will be played in Doha, Qatar, with a different climate, pitch, and environment. In addition, the French club will arrive at the match venue at the last minute, with no time to adapt.

WHEN IS THE INTERCONTINENTAL CUP FINAL?

Thus, Flamengo faces PSG next Wednesday (17th), at 2:00 PM (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar, for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. Finally, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match straight from the Middle East.

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