Arrascaeta named Libertadores 2025 star after Flamengo’s win over Palmeiras | OneFootball

Arrascaeta assisted Danilo's goal

Danilo scored the goal that gave Libertadores title to Flamengo this Saturday (29), in the final against Palmeiras. The defender found the net after a corner kick from Arrascaeta. After another goal involvement, the Uruguayan was named the tournament's MVP.

After Flamengo won the title, Arrascaeta was named by Conmebol as the MVP of the 2025 Libertadores. In 11 matches played, the midfielder scored two goals and provided one assist. The assist, in fact, occurred in the final against Palmeiras.

How was Flamengo's goal?

Flamengo controlled much of the first half in the Libertadores final but couldn't find the back of Carlos Miguel's net. However, in the second half, the Rubro-Negro broke through and opened the scoring.

At 22 minutes into the second half, Arrascaeta delivered a corner kick to Danilo's head. Thus, the defender left Bruno Fuchs and Gustavo Gómez behind, rose alone, and found the net for Flamengo. With this, the defender scored the goal that secured the Libertadores title for Fla.

What is Flamengo's next match?

After winning the Libertadores, Flamengo begins to focus on winning another title in 2025: the Brasileirão. On Wednesday (03), Filipe Luís's team faces Ceará at the Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) for the 37th round of the championship. In case of victory, Mengão will be crowned the tournament champion.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and SporTV (closed channel) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Ceará game.

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