PSG/Flamengo – Introducing the Copa Libertadores champions | OneFootball

This Wednesday, December 17, Paris Saint-Germain will face Flamengo at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Doha (Qatar) (kick-off at 6:00 PM, broadcast on M6 and beIN SPORTS) in the final of the 2025 Intercontinental Cup. And as before every match, here is the presentation of PSG’s opponent.

Flamengo’s Situation –

Clube de Regatas Flamengo, more commonly known as Flamengo in France, is a club with a significant historical importance. Founded in 1895 for various sports, it only opened a football section in 1911 and has seen great teams write its history. It even earned the 9th spot as the greatest club of the 20th century in votes organized by FIFA Magazine.

Today, it boasts a very impressive record, even if one might expect more titles given its more than 100 years of existence. Flamengo has been Brazilian champion 8 times, has won 5 Brazilian Cups, and 4 Copa Libertadores (the equivalent of the Champions League in this region).

Including the one in 2025, as well as the championship (which ended on December 6, since in Brazil it is played over the calendar year), in order to qualify for the final of the Intercontinental Cup against PSG. This, after eliminating Cruz Azul and Pyramids FC, as only the European club gets a direct spot at the end. This success was achieved under Filipe Luis, former Brazil and Atlético Madrid full-back, who took over as coach in 2024.

The 2025 Transfer Window –

Source: Transfermarkt.

Departures:

Arrivals:

Main Statistics –

This season, Flamengo has the best attack in Série A with 78 goals scored (the second, Palmeiras, has 66, and the last, Sport Recife, has 28), and has the best defense with 27 goals conceded (Cruzeiro has the second-best defense with 31 goals conceded, the last, Sport Recife, has 75).

The top scorer for the Brazilian club is Giorgian De Arrascaeta (31-year-old attacking midfielder), with 18 goals, he is 2nd in the league (the top scorer in Serie A is Kaio Jorge with 21 goals). De Arrascaeta is also Flamengo’s top assist provider with 14 assists and is 1st in Serie A.

Flamengo’s Last 5 Matches –

Only Flamengo’s possession is indicated and their shots are listed first (when data is available).

11/29/2025 (Copa Libertadores) – Palmeiras/Flamengo: 0-1. In 4-2-3-1. 59% possession. 10 shots including 2 on target versus 5 shots (0 on target).

12/04/2025 (Série A) – Flamengo/Ceara: 1-0. In 4-2-3-1. 75% possession. 16 shots including 4 on target versus 2 shots (1 on target).

12/06/2025 (Série A) – Mirassol/Flamengo: 3-3. In 4-2-3-1. 39% possession. 16 shots including 6 on target versus 13 shots (8 on target).

12/10/2025 (Intercontinental Cup) – Cruz Azul/Flamengo: 1-2. In 4-2-3-1.

12/13/2025 (Intercontinental Cup) – Flamengo/Pyramids FC: 2-0. In 4-2-3-1. 56% possession. 11 shots including 5 on target versus 10 shots (2 on target).

The Probable Line-up in 4-2-3-1.

Plata

Everton – De Arrascaeta – Carrascal

Jorginho – Pulgar

Alex Sandro – Leo Pereira – Danilo – Varela

Rossi

Flamengo’s Style of Play.

There isn’t the same level of control as a Champions League-winning PSG, but this team clearly has great qualities and is used to dominating its matches. Aggressive when losing possession, they look to play high up the pitch and control the ball in the opponent’s half. Their play is filled with short passes to find solutions and different angles for opportunities.

PSG will need to stay focused and be ready to play with intensity in order to win the title. At least, we don’t expect a low block and a closed match.

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