Filipe Luís surprises, picks 2024 title among happiest as Flamengo boss | OneFootball

Filipe Luís gave an interview to Monaco’s official channels (FRA) and spoke about Flamengo

As head coach of Flamengo’s first team, Filipe Luís enjoyed a magical 2025, winning the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. However, in 2024, the Rubro-Negro idol experienced “one of the happiest moments.” Still coaching the under-20 team, the former full-back led the side to the world title in the category against Olympiacos (GRE).

— It was a very special day; we were highly motivated to play that match. It was an incredible experience, with a packed Maracanã. We were all very anxious because it was very important for the club and for us, but above all because of the whole atmosphere that had been created. The truth is that it was an incredible experience. It was one of the happiest moments I’ve had as a coach, especially at the beginning of my coaching career — said Filipe Luís in an interview published on Monaco’s social media this Tuesday (22).

On August 24, Flamengo, then Libertadores champion, faced Olympiacos, the European winner. The visitors took the lead, but Rubro-Negro came from behind in dramatic fashion, with goals from Caio Garcia and Felipe Teresa, the latter in the 48th minute of the second half.

A few months later, Filipe Luís was promoted to the senior team and, still in 2024, won the Copa do Brasil, with memorable victories over Corinthians (despite Bruno Henrique being sent off in the first half) and in the final against Atlético-MG, securing the first title in Arena MRV’s history.

AND AFTER THAT?

After the titles in 2024, Filipe Luís had an impressive 2025, lifting the Carioca, the Supercopa, the Brasileirão, the Libertadores, the Derby of the Americas, and the Challenger Cup trophies. Only the Club World Cup was missing, against PSG (FRA), slipping away in a penalty shootout.

END OF THE RELATIONSHIP IN 2026

At the start of this year, after defeats in the Supercopa and the Recopa, Filipe Luís was eventually sacked. Then, midway through this season, the Rubro-Negro idol signed with Monaco. In the country, the start has been outstanding: unbeaten after seven matches (six wins and one draw) and top of the French Championship.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— In that game against Olympiacos, Filipe showed he was different. Flamengo started badly and had a very poor first half, but at halftime the team improved and turned it around. After that, the rest is history, and the Rubro-Negro fans remember it very well — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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