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Flamengo and Palmeiras Compete for the Brasileirão and Libertadores Titles

Just like in recent years, Flamengo and Palmeiras are battling for the main titles of the season. In addition to ‘fighting’ point by point in the Brasileirão, the teams will face off in the final of the Libertadores. Flamengo defender Léo Ortiz revealed that the São Paulo club is currently Flamengo’s biggest rival.

– I think so (Palmeiras is the biggest rival at the moment). I think, both in a national context and on the continent as well, with the Libertadores, I think so. Because of the investments both make, the structure both have, I think they are ahead of the others,” said Léo Ortiz in an interview with ‘Desimpedidos’.

What is the situation of Flamengo and Palmeiras in 2025?

At this moment, Flamengo and Palmeiras continue to compete for the Brasileirão title. The Rubro-Negro is at the top of the table, with 74 points. Right behind, the São Paulo team is in second place, with 70 points.

Thus, Flamengo could win the Brasileirão title this Tuesday (25th). For that to happen, the Rubro-Negro needs to beat Atlético-MG and hope that Grêmio defeats Palmeiras, in a match that will take place in Rio Grande do Sul.

And what about the Libertadores?

In addition, Flamengo and Palmeiras will decide the final of the Libertadores this Saturday (29th). The big match kicks off at 6:00 PM (Brasília time), at the Estadio Monumental de Lima, in Peru. It’s worth noting that the champion will become the first Brazilian club to win the tournament four times.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Léo Ortiz, who is still recovering from an ankle strain, Flamengo will take the field this Tuesday (25th) to face Atlético-MG. The interstate classic will be played at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG.

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