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Flamengoo reached the top of the Copa Libertadores, a South American club competition, with a perfect revenge battle against its rival Faumeiras.
Flamengo beat Faumeiras 1-0 in the final of the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores at Estadio Mars Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the 30th (Korea time). In the 22nd minute of the second half, Danilu scored a header from Giorgian de Arascaeta's corner.
With the victory, Flamengo climbed back to the top of the Copa Libertadores for the first time in three years since 2022. In particular, he lost 0-1 to Paumeiras in the 2021 final to relieve his sorrow of missing out on the championship. Flamengo also won the Copa Libertadores for the fourth time after 1981, 2019, and 2022, becoming Brazil's most winning team. Coach Philippe Lewis became the ninth player and manager to reach the top of the Copa Libertadores.
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The Copa Libertadores, which debuted in 1948, will feature 47 clubs from 10 countries belonging to CONMEBOL. Independente has reached the top of the table seven times and occupies the position of the most winning team, followed by Boca Juniors (6th, Argentina) and Peña Roll (5th, Uruguay). Brazilian clubs have been relatively weak, but they have won seven consecutive championships so far this year, starting with Flamengo in 2019, and are back on the strength.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
