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Palmeiras Striker Vitor Roque Breaks Silence After Another Runner-Up Finish Against Flamengo

Runner-up of the Libertadores in 2022 and 2025 to Flamengo, Vitor Roque spoke out. After Flamengo’s fourth championship on Saturday (29), the Palmeiras striker broke his silence. The number 9 did not hide his negative feelings after coming up just short once again.

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“A very painful defeat. It hurts because we knew we had everything to win. We fought until the last second, but it still wasn’t enough. Even so, we won’t give up until we make it!” posted Vitor Roque on Instagram on Monday night (01), 48 hours after the match.

Vitor Roque was practically invisible during the match. The striker’s only dangerous moment came near the end, when he found himself one-on-one with Rossi, but Danilo stretched out and managed to deflect the ball for a corner. Palmeiras’ attacking sector was neutralized and failed to get a single shot on target.

WHAT WAS VITOR ROQUE’S OTHER RUNNER-UP FINISH?

Before the 2025 Libertadores, Vitor Roque lost another continental final to Flamengo in 2022. At the time, the ‘Little Tiger’ played for Athletico-PR. Coincidentally, that match also ended 1-0 for the current four-time champions of America, with a goal by Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol.

IS ANOTHER RUNNER-UP FINISH COMING FOR VITOR ROQUE?

After the Libertadores final, Vitor Roque could end up as runner-up to Flamengo again. On Wednesday (03), Mengão faces Ceará in the penultimate round of the Brasileirão, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). At the same time, Palmeiras visits Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte.

If Flamengo wins, their ninth Brasileirão title will be secured. If not, the title will come with a draw or a Palmeiras defeat in Belo Horizonte. Currently, the Most Beloved has 75 points, compared to 70 for the Libertadores runner-up.

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