Leila Pereira on Abel Ferreira’s future if Palmeiras lose to Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru

The Palmeiras fans are not very satisfied with the performance of the São Paulo team, which has gone five games without a win. The club's president, Leila Pereira, commented on the pressure Abel Ferreira is facing and stated that she intends to keep the coach even in case of a defeat to Flamengo in the Libertadores.

— Regardless of the outcome of the final, and I am sure the wind will continue to blow in our favor, my desire is to continue with my coaching staff and my football director until December 2027. Verbally, everything is set — said Leila, during the CBF Summer Academy.

How is Abel Ferreira's performance against Flamengo in 2025?

It is worth noting that Abel Ferreira has not had an 'easy life' against Flamengo in the 2025 season. So far, the teams have faced each other twice this year, with Mengão securing two victories.

In the first round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo and Palmeiras faced off at Allianz Parque, with Mengão coming out on top with a 2-0 win. Additionally, at the Maracanã, Filipe Luís's team defeated the São Paulo club again, 3-2.

When do Palmeiras and Flamengo face each other?

Aiming to maintain their unbeaten record against Abel Ferreira, Flamengo faces Palmeiras this Saturday (29). Moreover, the final of the Libertadores takes place at 6 PM (Brasília time), at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (cable channel), ESPN (cable channel), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Palmeiras game.

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