Flamengo v Palmeiras: Brazil matches Argentina, first four-time champ

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·31 October 2025

Flamengo v Palmeiras: Brazil matches Argentina, first four-time champ

A Brazilian team will win the Libertadores for the seventh consecutive time

The final of the Libertadores 2025 is set: Flamengo and Palmeiras. With the Brazilian decision, two records are confirmed. The first is that our country will equal Argentina, with 25 trophies in the continental tournament. Additionally, the first four-time champion will emerge in the clash scheduled for November 29, in Lima, Peru.

WHAT ARE THE 24 BRAZILIAN TITLES IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Flamengo: 3 titles (1981, 2019, and 2022) Palmeiras: 3 titles (1999, 2020, and 2021) Santos: 3 titles (1962, 1963, and 2011) São Paulo: 3 titles (1992, 1993, and 2005) Grêmio: 3 titles (1983, 1995, and 2017) Cruzeiro: 2 titles (1976 and 1997) Internacional: 2 titles (2006 and 2010) Corinthians: 1 title (2012) Vasco da Gama: 1 title (1998) Atlético Mineiro: 1 title (2013) Fluminense: 1 title (2023) Botafogo: 1 title (2024)

WHAT ARE THE 25 ARGENTINIAN TITLES IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Independiente: 7 titles (1964, 1965, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1984) Boca Juniors: 6 titles (1977, 1978, 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2007) River Plate: 4 titles (1986, 1996, 2015, and 2018) Estudiantes de La Plata: 4 titles (1968, 1969, 1970, and 2009) Racing: 1 title (1967) Argentinos Juniors: 1 title (1985) Vélez Sarsfield: 1 title (1994)

Besides Brazil and Argentina, five other countries have won the Libertadores: Uruguay (8, Peñarol 5 and Nacional 3), Colombia (3, Nacional 2 and Once Caldas 1), Paraguay (Olimpia 3), Chile (Colo-Colo), and Ecuador (LDU). In other words, the two main countries on the continent dominate the list.

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WHO WILL BE THE FIRST FOUR-TIME CHAMPION?

The final will be historic! After all, no Brazilian team has ever won four Libertadores. Now, Flamengo has the chance, after taking the trophy in 1981, 2019, and 2022. On the other hand, Palmeiras also dreams of the fourth, after becoming champions in 1999, 2020, and 2021.

The champion will leave the 'group of three-time winners', which today also includes São Paulo, Santos, and Grêmio. With two titles, there are Cruzeiro and Internacional. Completing the list with one title each are Atlético-MG, Botafogo, Fluminense, Vasco da Gama, and Corinthians.

WHAT WILL BE THE OTHER BATTLE BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS?

Besides the Libertadores, Flamengo and Palmeiras will fight for the Brasileirão. The team from São Paulo leads with 62 points, one above Mengão. In the next round, the Most Beloved will host Sport at Maracanã. On the other hand, the opponent will visit Juventude in Caxias do Sul.

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