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Flamengo lost the Club World Cup title to PSG (FRA) in a penalty shootout

Flamengo landed on Thursday night (18th) after participating in the Club World Cup. The Most Beloved finished in second place in the intercontinental tournament, as they lost to PSG (FRA) 2-1 in the penalty shootout.

How was Flamengo's performance in the Club World Cup?

As the winner of the Libertadores, Flamengo entered the Club World Cup at the quarterfinal stage. There, the Most Beloved faced Cruz Azul (MEX) and secured a 2-1 victory, with both goals scored by Arrascaeta.

Afterwards, in the Club World Cup semifinal, Flamengo faced Pyramids (EGY). Unlike the quarterfinals, the Most Beloved did not concede a goal and won 2-0, with goals from Léo Pereira and Danilo.

In the Club World Cup final, however, Flamengo did not come out on top. The Most Beloved even drew with PSG in regular time and extra time. However, they lost the decision in the penalty shootout, after goalkeeper Safonov saved four shots.

When does the squad return from vacation?

Now, the Flamengo squad goes on vacation and will only return to activities in January, aiming to start preparations for the 2026 season. The plan for the Most Beloved, as in previous years, is to use young academy players at the start of the Carioca.

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