Flamengo v PSG: five other times the Rubro-Negro faced French sides | OneFootball

Flamengo and PSG to Decide World Title This Wednesday (17), in Doha, Qatar

Flamengo will face a tough opponent in the World Cup final. This is because PSG (FRA) is the current Champions League champion and has forward Ousmane Dembélé, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner. However, the Rubro-Negro has fond memories against French teams.

Besides the three times they faced PSG, Flamengo played against French teams at least five other times, all of which took place in France. The data comes from the ‘Flaestatística’ website, which only considers games played in the European country.

What Are Flamengo's Matches Against the French?

Therefore, in the recorded matches, there are three wins, one draw, and one loss. However, all the above encounters took place in international friendlies, which makes it difficult to accurately record the statistics.

How Many Times Has Flamengo Faced PSG?

On three occasions, Flamengo faced PSG in France, at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris. The first match happened in 1975, with a 2-0 victory for Flamengo, with goals by Luisinho Lemos. Four years later, the Europeans got their revenge with a 3-1 win. Zico scored for Flamengo.

In 1991, during the Paris Tournament, Flamengo eliminated the hosts on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time, with a goal by Zinho. In the shootout, goalkeeper Gilmar Rinaldi shone, saving two shots, securing a 3-1 win for the Brazilian team.

When Will Flamengo vs. PSG Take Place?

Thus, the match between Flamengo and PSG kicks off at 2 PM (Brasília time) on Wednesday (17), in Doha, Qatar. If Mengão is on the field, there will be coverage from Coluna do Fla on-site, with everything involving the before, during, and after of the duel that will determine the new world champion.

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