Kick-off time, prize money, line-ups: Intercontinental final guide | OneFootball

This Wednesday (17th), Flamengo takes the field for the last time in 2025, as they face PSG at 2:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, in the final of the Intercontinental Cup.

The match will pit the current champions of the Conmebol Libertadores and the UEFA Champions League against each other. 

The Rubro-Negro is fighting to repeat 1981 and win the tournament for the second time.

PSG, on the other hand, is aiming for their first-ever title.

According to the CBF, the Intercontinental Cup has already been decided between Brazilian and European teams 19 times, with 10 titles for teams from the Old Continent and nine for Brazil. The last one was in 2012, when Corinthians beat Chelsea.

Campaigns

Flamengo debuted with a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul from Mexico, claiming the Derby of the Americas Cup.

In the next round, they defeated Pyramids from Egypt 2-0 and brought the Challenger Cup trophy back to Gávea.

PSG, meanwhile, arrived in Qatar last Sunday (14th) to play only the grand final of the Intercontinental.

History

Flamengo and PSG are facing each other for the first time in an official match.

Previously, there were three friendly encounters at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

In 1975, the Rubro-Negro won 2-0. Then, in 1979, PSG beat the Brazilians 3-1. Finally, in 1991, it was all square: 1-1.

Current Form

In addition to the matches against Cruz Azul and Pyramids, Flamengo comes in riding high after winning the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. 

This season, the Rubro-Negro also claimed the Supercopa do Brasil and the Cariocão titles.

PSG, meanwhile, won the Champions League in May and the 2024/25 Ligue 1, as well as the French Cup.

This season, PSG is in second place in the French Championship with 36 points (one less than Lens), and will debut in the French Cup on December 20th, when they visit Vendée Fontenay. 

In the Champions League league phase, PSG is in third place with 13 points, with four wins, one draw, and just one defeat, which came at home against Bayern Munich on November 4th.

Date and Time

12/17/2025 - 2:00 PM (Brasília time) - Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Prizes

Champion: 5 million dollars (about R$ 27.1 million)

Runner-up: 4 million dollars (approximately R$ 21.7 million)

Probable Lineups

Flamengo: Rossi, Varela, Danilo (Léo Ortiz), Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Bruno Henrique (Pedro) and Everton Cebolinha Coach: Filipe Luís

PSG: Chevalier, Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho and Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, João Neves and Fabián Ruíz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé and Doué (Barcola) Coach: Luis Enrique

Referee: Ismail Elfath (USA)

Assistants: Corey Parker (USA) and Kyle Atkins (USA)

VAR: Allen Chapman (USA)

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