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Thiago Lacerda recalls his adventure to witness Flamengo's fourth Libertadores title in Lima

Watching a Libertadores title in the stadium is a privilege for a few, but it requires a lot of attention. Due to a slip-up, actor Thiago Lacerda almost missed Flamengo's fourth title against Palmeiras in Lima, Peru. The Globo artist forgot his ID card, a mandatory document to enter the country, and had to use his acting skills to access the stage of the grand final.

— I arrived in Lima, and I almost didn't get in. I had left my ID behind. They told me that to enter Lima, you needed a photo ID, and I brought my driver's license. When I got to immigration, the Peruvian woman told me: you're not getting in —, Thiago Lacerda began, in an interview with FlamengoTV.

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— When she said I wasn't getting in, I started telling a story, involving my father. I told a sad story about my uncle, who used to take me to Maracanã, I started crying, I put on a huge scene. None of it was true, but I had to get into Peru. I put on such a sensational act in front of the woman… —, added the actor.

— When I finished the scene, she asked for a minute and left. Then she took me to a room, and I thought I was going to be tortured. Then she repeated that I couldn't enter Peru. I practically lay down on the floor, started crying again, kept talking and she got emotional. Then she left again and came back. Then she said: “you can enter. But, for any official reason, you lost your document in Peru.” And I got in —, he concluded.

WAS IT WORTH IT, LACERDA?

Thiago Lacerda's performance was worth it. In November last year, with the actor in the stadium, Flamengo won their fourth title with a header goal by Danilo. In this way, Mengão became the first Brazilian club with four Libertadores titles.

SO, WHEN DOES THE QUEST FOR THE FIFTH TITLE BEGIN?

If the adventures of the fourth title are still fresh in Thiago Lacerda's memory, the actor can already prepare for the quest for the fifth. In April, Flamengo will debut in the 2026 Libertadores. The opponent will be known this Thursday (19th), starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), when Conmebol will hold the group stage draw.

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