Copa Libertadores final: Palmeiras vs Flamengo – teams, start, lineups
Summary
Palmeiras and Flamengo will play in the Copa Libertadores final at Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, on November 29. Both teams are from Brazil and have a history of strong performances in the tournament. The winner will earn their place as South America's top club team this year.Key Facts
- The Copa Libertadores final is between Palmeiras and Flamengo, held in Lima, Peru.
- The match is scheduled for Saturday, November 29, at 4 PM local time (21:00 GMT).
- Brazilian teams have dominated the Copa Libertadores, winning eight of the last nine titles.
- Palmeiras reached the final by overcoming a 3-0 deficit to win 4-0 in the semifinals against Liga Deportiva of Ecuador.
- Flamengo reached the final by maintaining a lead against Racing Club of Argentina, despite playing with 10 men after a red card.
- Palmeiras has won the Copa Libertadores three times, with their last win in 2021.
- Flamengo aims to win their fourth title, having won previously in 1981, 2019, and 2022.
- Recent tension occurred in Rio de Janeiro as fans clashed with police while Flamengo's team was preparing to travel to Peru.
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