Samuel Lino reveals key change for Brazilian clubs in Libertadores matches | OneFootball

What did Samuel Lino say about the stance of Brazilian clubs in the Libertadores?

Samuel Lino won the Libertadores in 2025 wearing the Flamengo jersey. Thus, the forward commented on the main change of Brazilian clubs in matches of the continental competition in recent years.

— I think one thing I noticed when we played against Estudiantes and Racing is that in the past the Libertadores was very much about gamesmanship, fights, and everything. I think in modern football this has changed a lot. Quality and technique appear much more than fighting and struggle -, he said, before concluding:

— Of course, there are games where you need that, but I think today the difference is that Brazilian teams have elevated their technical level and quality. They are standing out from other leagues in America -, he said, in an interview with GE.

How many Libertadores titles does Flamengo have?

Since the 2019 season, Flamengo has dominated South America on three occasions: 2019, 2022, and 2025. O Mais Querido, thus, became the Brazilian club with the most Libertadores titles in history, with four trophies.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Having won the Libertadores in 2025, Flamengo faces Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19) in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Argentina.

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