Rossi emotional after Libertadores triumph in Flamengo v Palmeiras clash | OneFootball

Flamengo is the first Brazilian club to win the Libertadores four times

You can let out the cheer, Nation! Flamengo claimed their fourth Libertadores title this Saturday (29), after a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras. After the match, goalkeeper Rossi was moved and celebrated the achievement.

— I think what’s going on in my head right now can’t be explained. First, I want to congratulate everyone for the effort the team made from the beginning until today. We fought hard to be here and today we won the title — began Rossi.

— For us, it’s very gratifying. For us, for all the people who spent hours and hours, days and days supporting us here. That’s it: my family, my strength, my children, my mother, and my kids who came here to support me just as they have from the very first moment — added the Flamengo goalkeeper.

— I think it’s something that can’t be explained. Something incredible. We are champions and we truly deserve the title because we are a great team. And today that was shown on the field as well — concluded Rossi.

How was the match?

Flamengo controlled most of the first half, but couldn’t get past Carlos Miguel. In the second half, the scenario was similar, with Filipe Luís’ team creating danger. Then, in the 22nd minute of the second half, Danilo scored after a cross from Arrascaeta.

How many Libertadores titles does Flamengo have?

With the victory this Saturday (29), Flamengo reached their fourth Libertadores title. In this way, the Rubro-Negro became the first Brazilian club to win the national tournament four times.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now starts thinking about winning another title in the 2025 season. On Wednesday (03), Filipe Luís’ team faces Ceará at Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 37th round of the championship. If they win, Mengão will be crowned champions of the tournament.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.