Filipe Luís on what truly matters in the Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras to play the 2025 Libertadores final in Lima, Peru, on November 29

The fourth Brazilian championship title of the Libertadores is up for grabs between the two teams. For coach Filipe Luís, however, the most important thing in the final between Flamengo and Palmeiras, on the 29th of this month, is to enjoy another final with the club and the chance to further enrich its history.

— Well, first of all, it is a great privilege to be at the helm for another final with Flamengo, this time as coach, which is a huge honor — highlighted the manager, to the official Libertadores profile on social media, adding that:

— It is a privilege for me that far outweighs any kind of pressure that might really exist with Flamengo — emphasized the coach days before the final in Lima, Peru.

What does Filipe Luís think about having Palmeiras as an opponent?

— Palmeiras is certainly a very strong team, with very impressive numbers in the Libertadores. I believe, however, that the best teams in South America have made it to the final, and it will be a historic final — pointed out the former player.

So, the coach knows that one of the teams will leave Lima as four-time champions. Thus, the former full-back reaffirms the advantage of earning that title. Therefore, the manager trusts in the strong squad, with great players, and feels very proud to lead such an ambitious group.

What else is at stake for Filipe Luís?

— We simply want to put our name in the history of Flamengo, that's what we want. To put our (plaque) on the trophy as Libertadores champions once again, and to make Flamengo even greater — said the coach.

When is the Libertadores final?

Flamengo will face Palmeiras in the Libertadores final on November 29, starting at 6pm (Brasília time), in Lima, Peru. The same teams are also competing for the Brazilian Championship.

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