PSG boss makes ‘absurd’ Flamengo v Botafogo comparison before final

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·16 dicembre 2025

PSG boss makes ‘absurd’ Flamengo v Botafogo comparison before final

Luis Enrique stated that Flamengo doesn't play defensively like Botafogo

Flamengo is about to compete in the World Cup final against PSG (FRA). In the meantime, Spanish coach Luis Enrique compared the Most Beloved with Botafogo, which defeated the French team in the Club World Cup.

What did Luis Enrique say?

We played against Botafogo, which played a closed game on their field, defended all the time, and it's a type of team we are used to playing against. A team that defends brilliantly, as Botafogo did, and decides to attack little. But Flamengo doesn't play like that; it's a team that plays very well with the ball, starts playing from the back, and without the ball, they press very well. It's an impressive, physically strong team. They have very experienced players who know how to play important matches and have many qualities. Tomorrow it will be very difficult to keep the ball. I believe it will be an exciting final because both teams have a very similar style, and it will be a great final.

What are the differences between Flamengo and Botafogo?

Besides Botafogo having played the Club World Cup more defensively, Flamengo likes to propose the game. As Luis Enrique rightly said, the Most Beloved should give PSG a hard time keeping the ball.

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Finally, while Flamengo ended 2025 with the Brazilian championship and the Libertadores, Botafogo did not win any titles. In summary, the red-black team also lifted the Supercopa do Brasil trophy against the Alvinegro itself, as well as the Carioca, the Americas Derby, and the Challenger Cup.

Are the coaches old acquaintances?

It is worth mentioning that Filipe Luís and Luis Enrique are old acquaintances from the times when the Flamengo coach still played as a full-back. This is because, in several matches, the two faced each other when the former player defended Atlético de Madrid (ESP) and the Spaniard managed Barcelona (ESP).

What is the performance of each coach?

In summary, Filipe Luís's performance at Flamengo is 72.7% of the points contested, while Luis Enrique achieved 76%. Additionally, both have the same number of titles: each lifted five trophies at their respective clubs since the red-black commander took over the professional team.

What are the coaches' statistics?

Filipe Luís

88 games
57 wins
21 draws
10 losses
72.7% performance
5 titles: Copa do Brasil (2024); Carioca (2025); Supercopa do Brasil (2025); Brasileirão (2025) and Libertadores (2025).

Luis Enrique

80 games
57 wins
12 draws
11 losses
76% performance
5 titles: European Super Cup (2025); Champions League (2024/2025); French League (2024/2025); French Cup (2024/2025); French Super Cup (2024/2025).

What are the details of the final and the broadcast?

Flamengo faces PSG this Wednesday (17). The match will take place at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, starting at 2 PM (Brasília time). Finally, the game will be broadcast by Rede Globo on open TV for all of Brazil.

Additionally, SporTV on the subscription channel, GETV on YouTube, as well as CazéTV, will also broadcast the Most Beloved's participation in the World Cup. If they win against PSG, Flamengo will become two-time World Champions.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.