Flamengo director proud of U-20 Libertadores run: “We set out to win” | OneFootball

Flamengo is in another Libertadores U-20 final

The Crias do Ninho will take the field this Sunday (22) to face Santiago Wanderers (CHI) in the final of the Libertadores U-20. On the eve of the big decision, Alfredo Almeida, director of the red-black youth team, praised Bruno Pivetti's team's campaign in the competition.

— The campaign in the Libertadores has been very good, not forgetting that we have a squad with an average age of 18.2 years and that we are playing at altitude. Even so, the entire staff and athletes are to be congratulated for their journey -, he said, before concluding:

— Today, many clubs in Europe look to Flamengo's structure as a reference. Even so, football is in constant transformation, and in structural terms, it's no different. We need to always be attentive so as not to fall behind. Today, we are at the level of the best in the world -, concluded Alfredo, in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

How many titles has Flamengo won in the Libertadores U-20?

Flamengo is the current two-time champion of the Copa Libertadores U-20 and the most successful team in the continental competition. First, the red-black team overcame Boca Juniors (ARG) by 2 to 1 in 2024. Soon after, following a 1-1 draw with Palmeiras, the Most Beloved prevailed in the penalties by 3 to 2.

Where to watch the Flamengo vs. Santiago Wanderers match?

The grand final of the Libertadores U-20 takes place at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (22). Thus, Flamengo and Santiago Wanderers will face off in the final at the Banco Guayaquil Stadium in Quito, Ecuador.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the Libertadores U-20 final through YouTube, the website, and social media. Additionally, Flamengo TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel), X Sports (open TV), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the decision.

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