Leila rues Palmeiras’ loss: Only finalists can win | OneFootball

The president of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, lamented the team’s runner-up finish to Flamengo in the final of the Libertadores this Saturday. The executive made a post on her official Instagram account after the match in Lima and left a message for the Alviverde fans.

See Leila’s post below:

“I am calm but sad. Rest assured that I will continue fighting for titles. In fact, always remember that only those who reach the finals can win.

Congratulations to our players, coaching staff, football director, and all our professionals for reaching yet another final of a major competition.

Thank you so much to our fans who were in Lima and to those who cheered from wherever they were. Let’s move forward! What hurts me makes me stronger. Avanti Palestra.”

  See this photo on Instagram   A post shared by Leila Pereira (@leilapereira)

Missed opportunity

With the defeat, Palmeiras lost the chance to become the first Brazilian club to win the fourth Libertadores title. In addition, Verdão was avenged for the 2021 continental title, which they won over Flamengo in Uruguay.

The Alviverde now picks up the pieces and tries to get back into the race for the Brazilian Championship title. Abel Ferreira’s team is in second place in the standings with 70 points, five behind leaders Flamengo, with two rounds left in the competition.

Palmeiras’ next match

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