Filipe Luís reveals Flamengo’s plan for Libertadores final v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo Returned to Rio de Janeiro After Game Against Atlético-MG

Flamengo began preparations this Wednesday (26) for the Libertadores final against Palmeiras. After the 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG, Mengão chose to return to Rio de Janeiro instead of heading directly to Lima. In a press conference, coach Filipe Luís explained the plan.

— We had several meetings to come up with the best strategy for traveling to Lima. We thought that after today's game, it was important for all the players to return home, sleep with their families, and say goodbye to their children -, he said, before concluding:

— Even to recharge their energies and also to be in front of the fans. We thought it was very important to experience this moment, and now we begin to enjoy this great moment that is the Libertadores final -, concluded Filipe Luís.

What is Flamengo's Plan?

After the draw with Atlético-MG, Flamengo returned to Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of this Wednesday (26). At 10:30 AM (Brasília time), coach Filipe Luís led the last training session before the trip to Lima, with the flight scheduled for 5 PM (Brasília time).

Thus, in Peruvian territory, Flamengo will conduct two training sessions on Thursday (27) and Friday (28). In the last one, Filipe Luís will decide on the starting lineup to face Palmeiras on Saturday (29).

What is Flamengo's Next Game?

Flamengo is now planning for the most important commitment of the 2025 season. Thus, this Saturday (29), Filipe Luís's team will face Palmeiras at 6 PM (Brasília time) at the Estadio Monumental in Lima for the Libertadores final.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), SporTV (closed channel), ESPN (closed channel), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Palmeiras game.

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