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Libertadores Cup Final to Take Place at the End of November; Flamengo in the Semifinals

The political crisis in Peru sparked rumors that the Libertadores final would be moved from the Monumental de Lima to Asunción, Paraguay. However, the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) states that the continental tournament’s final will remain in Lima.

“The FPF will make every effort to keep everything running perfectly. Lozano and Domínguez are already in direct contact. There is a good chance the management will be positive because the (new) government has indicated there is full willingness to support and that nothing that has been organized will be changed,” the federation told journalist Renan Moura.

What does Conmebol say?

Conmebol, the governing body of the Libertadores, stated that it is aware of what is happening in Peru. However, the organization emphasizes that changing the location of the final is not being discussed behind the scenes.

What is happening in Peru?

The Peruvian Congress unanimously approved the removal of President Dina Boluarte in the early hours of Friday (10), on charges of “moral incapacity.” The ousting took place after a series of protests. Boluarte took office in December 2022 after the arrest of Pedro Castillo and faced extremely low popularity (between 2% and 4%) as well as investigations for illicit enrichment. The criticism, however, intensified after a salary increase for the president, which further aggravated public discontent.

When will the Libertadores final take place?

So, the final of the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for November 29 at the Estadio Monumental de Lima. At this moment, Flamengo faces Racing (ARG), while the other semifinal is between Palmeiras and LDU (EQU).

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