Filipe Luís reveals why Brazilian football dominates the Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras compete in the 2025 Libertadores final

For the seventh consecutive year, the Libertadores will have at least one Brazilian team in the final. This time, however, the duel will be between Brazilian teams, with the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras. Flamengo's coach, Filipe Luís, was candid and commented on Brazil's dominance in the continental tournament.

– In recent years, since 2019, a Brazilian team always reaches the final. For me, it's the economic power, without a doubt. Better players, more possibilities to compete for titles. Today Brazil has clubs with economic capacity at the European level. We have players here who had offers with more money from European clubs and Flamengo managed to cover –, he said, before concluding:

– In the end, more players, more chances to win. On the field, everyone is very good, 11 against 11. In the national team, it's different, competing with Europeans. They are players who are highly demanded by the press, but they have to be strong because in the end, the jersey weighs and a lot is expected of them, who know the pressure they have when they wear the jersey –, concluded Filipe Luís.

What are the recent Libertadores finals?

Since 2019, at least one Brazilian team has been present in the Libertadores final. Moreover, in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024, the grand decision took place between two Brazilian teams, showcasing the country's dominance in South American football.

How did Flamengo reach the final?

Flamengo secured a spot in the Libertadores final after eliminating Racing (ARG) in the semifinals. In the first leg, the Rubro-Negro won 1-0, with a goal by Jorge Carrascal. In the second match, the Mengão held off the pressure from the Argentinians and drew 0-0.

What is Flamengo's next match?

While the Libertadores final is yet to come, Flamengo continues to prepare for the next match. Thus, this Saturday (01), the Rubro-Negro faces Sport at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Sport match.

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