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Brazilian Defender Marquinhos Talks About the Libertadores Final

Flamengo and Palmeiras take the field this Saturday (29) not just for the fourth championship of the Libertadores. The match in Lima also offers a spot in the Intercontinental Cup in December. Already secured in the competition's final, PSG (FRA) defender Marquinhos chose not to delve into the decision that will take place in Peru.

— They are two great teams, they have shown they have the ability to face, especially in the World Cup, big European clubs on equal terms. They have quality, let's see who will be the opponent. We are already in the final, they will have some games —, said Marquinhos.

— We don't know if it will be them, they will be tough games, we have already seen Brazilians not making it to the final. Football is very dynamic, balanced. We have to respect football, the opponent. PSG will do that in the final —, added the Brazilian defender, in an interview with TNT Sports Brasil.

WHAT IS THE INTERCONTINENTAL CUP?

A new FIFA tournament, the Intercontinental has similarities with the old Club World Cup, which took place until 2023. Since last year, the European champion already secures a spot in the final. And the winner of the Libertadores will have two matches before facing PSG.

The schedule is even ready. Flamengo or Palmeiras will face Cruz Azul (MEX) on December 10. Subsequently, the winner will take on Pyramids (EGY) on 12/13. Finally, the final with PSG will be on the 17th. All matches take place in Qatar.

WHO WILL PLAY THE INTERCONTINENTAL?

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Palmeiras starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), at the Monumental U Stadium, in Lima, Peru. Three-time champion, Mengão seeks the fourth title, after lifting the trophy in 1981, 2019, and 2022. Meanwhile, the opponent has titles from 1999, 2020, and 2021.

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