Boto and Filipe Luís at Maracanã for Flamengo v Barcelona, Club World Cup | OneFootball

Flamengo goes in search of their second U-20 Club World Cup title

The Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23), for the decision of the U-20 Club World Cup, at Maracanã. To accompany the 'Ninho's Boys', coach Filipe Luís and football director, José Boto, confirmed their presence at the stadium.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Filipe Luís and José Boto will be at the stadium to follow the decision and observe some players. It's worth mentioning that some athletes are already part of the main group led by the red-black coach.

HOW DID BOTH TEAMS GET HERE?

The Flamengo defeated Palmeiras on penalties in the decision of the Copa Libertadores U-20, on March 16, in Asunción, Paraguay. With this, the team became two-time champions of the tournament and will defend the Club World Cup title, after having overcome Olympiacos (GRE) in 2024.

On the other hand, Barcelona was the champion of the UEFA Youth League, a kind of U-20 Champions League. In the decision, held in Switzerland, the team led by Brazilian Juliano Belletti defeated Trabzonspor (TUR) by 4 to 1, on April 28 of this year.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Thus, the Flamengo takes the field this Saturday (23) against Barcelona, for the decision of the U-20 Club World Cup, at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. In this way, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the confrontation.

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