Monaco's message via Filipe Luís to Flamengo before key Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Monegasque club, managed by the former Flamengo coach, wished Flamengo good luck on social media

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (17) when it faces Independiente del Valle (ECU) in a clash worth a spot in the semifinals of the Libertadores. On the day of the ‘showdown,’ Monaco (FRA), currently managed by Filipe Luís, sent a message to the Rio club before kickoff, celebrating the coach’s bond with the Rubro-Negro after his continental titles as both a player and a manager.

WHAT DID MONACO POST ABOUT FLAMENGO?

“Sending the boss’s energy to the Nation. Good luck in today’s showdown, Flamengo! #GloriaEterna | #Libertadores”, wrote the Principality club on social media. In addition, the post used a photo of Filipe Luís on the touchline to illustrate the message. The gesture quickly sparked reactions in the comments, and Flamengo fans thanked the Monegasque club for the affection.

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WHAT HAS FILIPE LUÍS’S PATH BEEN SINCE LEAVING FLAMENGO?

After leaving Flamengo in March 2026, Filipe Luís took over at Monaco in July. Since then, the Principality side remains unbeaten and at the top of Ligue 1. As a result, his start in French football has already brought immediate results.

Before taking charge of the French club, the coach built a winning spell at Flamengo. In the 2024 season, he won the Copa do Brasil title against Atlético-MG. Then, in 2025, he lifted the Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão, Supercopa do Brasil, and Copa Libertadores trophies.

HOW DID FILIPE LUÍS LEAVE FLAMENGO?

The coach had been under contract with the Rubro-Negro until December 2025. However, after intense negotiations, Flamengo’s board, led by Bap, reached an agreement with the professional. Even so, a few months later, the Flamengo hierarchy chose to terminate the deal, and the contract came to an end in March.

FLAMENGO IN THE LIBERTADORES

Flamengo continues its run toward a fifth Libertadores title this Thursday (17). At the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro side faces Independiente del Valle in the second leg of the quarterfinals. The match starts at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla. In addition, ESPN, on pay TV, and Disney+, via streaming, will broadcast the game.

The Coluna do Fla team is at the ‘Sacred Temple.’ Simon Lédo, Rock Hudson, and Rodrigo Lima will bring all the details of the match before the ball starts rolling. So fans have a special invitation to follow the internet’s most Rubro-Negro team on three fronts: YouTube, website, and social media.

Having won the first leg 2-0 at the altitude of Quito, Flamengo heads into the decisive clash with a solid advantage. That means Mengão can even lose by one goal at the Maracanã and still advance to the semifinals. However, any tie on aggregate takes the decision to penalties.

MONACO’S NEXT MATCH

Filipe Luís’s Monaco will next face RC Lens (FRA) in the fifth round of Ligue 1. The ball rolls this Friday (18) at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time) at Stade Louis II in Monaco.

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