Filipe Luís urges Flamengo fans ahead of Copa Libertadores final | OneFootball

Filipe Luís also commented on the pride of being in the final with Flamengo

Flamengo will face Palmeiras this Saturday (29th), in the final of the Copa Libertadores, in Lima, Peru. In a pre-match press conference, coach Filipe Luís spoke about the decision and said he hopes to experience moments of happiness with the Flamengo fans.

— It is a great pride to be able to lead this group of incredible, very ambitious players, as well as a fanbase of 50 million people. More than a responsibility, it is a privilege — said the Flamengo coach this Thursday (27th).

MEMORIES OF 2019?

Filipe Luís was part of the Flamengo team in 2019, when they won the Copa Libertadores against River Plate (ARG), coming from behind, with goals from Gabigol. The match took place at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, the venue for the 2025 final. Thus, the coach recalled:

— I have very good memories from here, of what that game was, that special afternoon, such a long-dreamed title. Now we are going to live a new moment, and I hope it will be one of great joy. Enjoy this moment, it goes by very quickly, and may you cheer a lot for our team. As I said, may we be happy — concluded the Flamengo coach.

WHEN IS THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

Thus, Filipe Luís could now become champion as coach of Flamengo. The red-and-black team faces Palmeiras this Saturday (29th), at 6pm (Brasília time), at the Estadio Monumental, in Lima, Peru.

In this way, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match. That’s because Simon Lédo, Higor Neves, Rodrigo Lima, Léo José, and Monica Alves will be present at the Estadio Monumental to offer the most complete coverage for the Flamengo fans.

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