Luis Enrique recalls Flamengo final, hails Filipe Luís before PSG v Monaco | OneFootball

PSG (FRA) coach recalled the Club World Cup final against Flamengo

PSG (FRA) and Monaco (FRA) face each other this Friday (04), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time). Therefore, the match takes place at Parc des Princes, in the third round of the French Championship. On the eve of the clash, coach Luis Enrique praised Filipe Luís, manager of the principality club, and recalled the Club World Cup final against Flamengo.

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What did Luis Enrique say about Filipe Luís?

— It is his first experience at a European club, but he did many important things in Brazil. As I already said, when we prepared for the Intercontinental against Flamengo, we saw the kind of coach he is. When I found out he was coming to France, I was happy at first, but then I started thinking that maybe I wasn’t so happy after all -, he said, before concluding:

— It is important to have new coaches who like to play football and who love quality, who have personal experience both as players and as coaches. It is great news for French football. I’m happy and I wish him all the best, but only after the game against us -, concluded the PSG coach.

How was Filipe Luís’ spell at Flamengo?

Filipe Luís took charge of Monaco in July this year. Therefore, the signing happened just a few months after the coach left Flamengo. Thus, the manager left the position at Flamengo in March, after a poor spell for the Rubro-Negro at the start of the year.

In this way, Filipe Luís’ time in European football represents the coach’s first experience outside Brazil. At Flamengo, the manager coached 101 matches, with 63 wins, 23 draws and 15 losses, in addition to a 70.6% win rate. In addition, he won a Libertadores, a Copa do Brasil, a Brazilian Championship, a Carioca, and a Supercopa do Brasil.

Remember the Club World Cup final between Flamengo and PSG

In December 2025, Flamengo and PSG played in the Club World Cup final. Therefore, the rubro-negro side surprised everyone in the final against the European favorites. Thus, the 120 minutes ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Kvaratskhelia and Jorginho.

However, the title went to PSG after the penalty shootout, which they won 2-1. Saúl, Pedro, Léo Pereira, and Luiz Araújo missed their kicks for Flamengo. Therefore, the memory of the final still weighs on Luis Enrique’s comments about Filipe Luís’ work.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remain focused on their next commitment of 2026. This Sunday (06), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Remo at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Mangueirão, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of Flamengo in the 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Remo.

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