Zinho highlights gulf between Flamengo and Palmeiras in Libertadores final | OneFootball

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras and became four-time Libertadores champions

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0 and became champions of the Copa Libertadores, with a goal from defender Danilo in the second half. This Monday (01), former Flamengo and Palmeiras player Zinho commented on the difference between the two teams on the field.

— It’s clear that, to reach a final, Flamengo arrived in better shape, with more confidence. Besides having one hand on the Brazilian Championship trophy, Maracanã will be packed on Wednesday, against Ceará, when the team will celebrate the Libertadores title with their fans and, probably, also the Brazilian Championship — Zinho began, during ESPN’s program.

— This gave Flamengo a huge morale boost to reach the big final. They had been inconsistent during the season, but Palmeiras arrived at a moment of pressure, not a slump. Even with Abel’s statements, it wasn’t a daring Palmeiras; it was a Palmeiras that tried to neutralize the opponent. In other words, they understood that on the other side there was a better team, and that’s why Flamengo won — he concluded.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF ZINHO'S COMMENT?

Flamengo drew with Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte 1-1, in the round before the Copa Libertadores final. Thus, the red-black team opened a five-point lead over Palmeiras, with only two games left in the Brasileirão.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?

Thus, to be champions, Flamengo only needs a simple win against Ceará this Wednesday (03), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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