Title-winning trio reach third Libertadores final with Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras is playing its seventh Copa Libertadores final this Saturday, against Flamengo. Three players, pillars of the club’s championship era, could win their third continental title with the club. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estadio Monumental U, in Lima, Peru.

Goalkeeper Weverton, defender Gustavo Gómez, and midfielder Raphael Veiga could become the first players to win three continental titles with the club. Alongside them on this list are Marcos Rocha and Mayke. The full-back duo, currently at Grêmio and Santos respectively, took part in the beginning of this campaign.

Additionally, the trio remaining from the previous two finals—Weverton, Gustavo Gómez, and Raphael Veiga—could be the first to reach three continental finals for Verdão, surpassing Valdir de Moraes, Marcos, Roque Junior, Junior, César Sampaio, Rogério, Galeano, Alex, and Euller.

Gómez and Veiga are expected to start in the match against Flamengo. Both were rested for the game against Grêmio last Tuesday, in the Brazilian Championship. Meanwhile, the goalkeeper, recovering from a fracture in his right hand, is doubtful.

The list of the club’s greatest champions may change

Palmeiras is playing its 15th final in the Abel Ferreira era. The ten titles won during this period with a consolidated squad have put some players on the list of the club’s greatest champions. A quartet could take the lead in the ranking on their own.

If they win the Libertadores, Weverton, Gustavo Gómez, Marcos Rocha, and Mayke could stand alone as the players with the most titles in Palmeiras’ history. Currently, they are tied with 12 titles each, alongside defender Junqueira, midfielder Ademir da Guia, and forward Dudu.

Palmeiras in search of their fourth championship

The final between Flamengo and Palmeiras brings together two three-time continental champions. Thus, the winner will stand alone on the list of the greatest champions. Verdão’s last title was in 2021, precisely against Flamengo, at Estadio Centenário in Uruguay. On that occasion, Abel Ferreira’s team won 2-1, with goals from Raphael Veiga and Deyverson.

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