Palmeiras v Flamengo: finals rivalry defines the decade | OneFootball

Palmeiras and Flamengo meet again in a major final this Saturday, in Lima (Peru), to decide the title of the Copa Libertadores. The clash, which has dominated Brazilian football over the last decade, is known for its intense matches. The decision in Peru will be the fourth trophy-deciding encounter between these two giants since 2021 — a fact that helps explain why the rivalry has become one of the country's main classics.

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The most memorable chapter of this sequence is the final of the 2021 Libertadores, when Palmeiras defeated Flamengo 2-1 in extra time, in Montevideo, securing their third continental championship. The match was marked by Deyverson's decisive goal, capitalizing on a mistake by Flamengo's Andreas Pereira (now with Palmeiras) to secure the trophy for Palmeiras.

Before that, in April of the same year, the clubs faced off in the Supercopa do Brasil. After a 2-2 draw in regular time, Flamengo prevailed in the penalty shootout, winning 6-5.

In 2023, for the Supercopa, the rivalry gained another explosive chapter. In a seven-goal thriller, Palmeiras overcame Flamengo 4-3, with standout performances from Raphael Veiga and Gabriel Menino.

Now, in Lima, Palmeiras aims to maintain their recent dominance over their rival in finals, while Flamengo seeks to even the score and avoid the label of "frequent loser" in decisive matches.

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