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Flamengo faces Palmeiras in the Libertadores final this Saturday (29)

Flamengo is focused in Lima for the Copa Libertadores final, which takes place this Saturday (29), against Palmeiras, at the Estadio Monumental. Before the clash, Saúl Ñíguez commented on the difference compared to the Champions League and mentioned a special moment.

— In terms of competitiveness, it’s not much different. They are knockout tournaments where, if you lose, you’re out. The games are very tough. What’s true is that in the Libertadores, especially against Estudiantes, I experienced a wonderful atmosphere — began Saúl Ñíguez.

WHAT STOOD OUT IN FLAMENGO'S CURRENT CAMPAIGN?

Saúl Ñíguez had never played in South America before signing with Flamengo. The Spanish midfielder commented on what impressed him most during this period and mentioned the fans of Argentine teams, such as Estudiantes (ARG) and Racing (ARG).

— For me, having had the luck to play at Atlético de Madrid (ESP), with a crowd that is always present, the Estudiantes (ARG) fans really impressed me. The match was tough, but the supporters were spectacular; even after the defeat, they kept supporting — he highlighted.

— Against Racing (ARG), the start was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, but during the match they didn’t live up to what I expected, after the beginning with fireworks and smoke. Away from home, in the Champions League, you don’t feel an atmosphere as incredible as in the Libertadores — he concluded, in an interview with Transfermarkt, this Thursday (27).

HOW DID FLAMENGO DO IN THE MENTIONED MATCHES?

Flamengo eliminated Estudiantes in the quarterfinals, after winning the first leg 2-1 at Maracanã. In the second match, the Argentine team came out on top, and the decision went to penalties. However, Rossi shone, and the Most Beloved advanced.

On the other hand, Flamengo eliminated Racing without being defeated, but still with a lot of excitement. That’s because the red-and-black team won the first leg 1-0 and ended up drawing 0-0 in Argentina, even with one player less.

WHEN IS THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

Now, Flamengo with Saúl Ñíguez can finish the Copa Libertadores with the title this Saturday (29), at the Estadio Monumental, in Lima, Peru. The Most Beloved faces Palmeiras at 6pm (Brasília time), with all the information on Coluna do Fla.

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