Flaco López faces Flamengo defenders in Libertadores final | OneFootball

The 2025 Libertadores final takes place this Saturday at 6 PM (Brasília time) in Lima, Peru. Among the various individual matchups that could decide the title, one stands out: Flaco López from Palmeiras against the defensive duo of Flamengo.

The individual clash between the Palmeiras striker and the Flamengo defense could be one of the determining factors in deciding who will lift the Libertadores trophy this Saturday.

Palmeiras' standout seeks redemption

Among the best players in the competition, Flaco López ranks fifth overall, being the highest-ranked Palmeiras player. The forward has played 11 matches in the Libertadores, totaling 743 minutes on the field, with seven goals scored and one assist.

Despite his good performance in the tournament, Flaco arrives at the final in a period of fluctuation. The Argentine is experiencing a drought of nine consecutive matches without scoring.

(Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)

Ortiz attempts a comeback in the most important game of the year

On the Flamengo side, they hope to have Léo Ortiz back. The defender hasn't played since October, when he faced Racing in the semifinals. Recovering physically from a right ankle strain, he has been training with the group without restrictions to try to be available for Filipe Luís in the final.

In the competition, Ortiz played 11 games and accumulated 915 minutes. The defender scored one goal and helped Flamengo keep a clean sheet in seven matches.

Léo Pereira in good form ahead of the decision

His defensive partner, Léo Pereira, arrives in high spirits. In the last five matches of the Brasileirão, the defender had good performances and even scored in the match against Santos earlier this month. He was also not rested for the decision and played in the 1-1 draw against Atlético-MG last Wednesday.

In the Libertadores, Pereira participated in 11 games, with 975 minutes played, one goal scored, and seven matches without conceding goals.

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