Filipe Luís on matching Renato Gaúcho’s historic Libertadores feat | OneFootball

What historic achievement can Filipe Luís match alongside Renato Gaúcho?

Filipe Luís could become the second Brazilian to win the Libertadores as both a player and a coach. Thus, the current manager of Flamengo opened up about the possibility of achieving this feat this Saturday (29).

— The "can" is not the "did". There's still a long way to go. The only thing I think about is: you asked me how I am mentally, I'm happier than ever, doing what I love. The more pressure, the more difficult things are, the more I enjoy this work. The hard part will be one day not living this moment we are in now. It's a privilege to live these two finals that are coming up -, he said.

Who could Filipe Luís equal if he wins the Libertadores?

If he wins the continental competition, Filipe Luís will stand alongside a coach well-known to Flamengo fans. This is Renato Gaúcho, who has already achieved such a feat as both an athlete and a coach.

Renato Gaúcho won the Libertadores as a player with Grêmio in the 1983 edition. As a coach, he lifted the continental competition trophy in 2017, also with the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

How many Libertadores titles does Filipe Luís have?

Filipe Luís has won two Libertadores titles as a player, both with Flamengo. The first was in the 2019 season, and the second in 2022. Therefore, the coach could become a three-time champion of America in 2025.

When is the Libertadores final?

The match between Flamengo and Palmeiras is scheduled for 6 PM (Brasília time) in Lima, Peru. Thus, the game will be broadcast on Globo (open channel), SporTV (closed channel), ESPN (closed channel), GETV (YouTube), and Disney+ (streaming).

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