Flamengo won the 2025 Copa Libertadores thanks to a goal from former Real Madrid player Danilo da Silva in a highly competitive final. The two strongest teams from Brasileirão faced off, with “Fura” taking the absolute lead and Palmeiras in second place with a difference of 5 points. On paper, it was very difficult to choose a favorite.
Estadio Monumental U in Lima, Peru was the venue for Conmebol’s most important club matches. The Peruvian capital experienced full celebrations before and during the match. A musical show combined with flags and two giant mosaics welcomed the 22 protagonists onto the field. The Copa Libertadores national anthem was then sung loudly.
The players echoed the excitement of the crowd at the start of the game. The clock was not yet two minutes into the game, but both teams were already in enemy territory, and Palmeiras had called for a penalty for a play that didn’t exist. A few minutes later, Filipe Luis’ “Hula” won the ball and unleashed all his attacking power. Flamengo had three chances to score in five minutes, but they were all wasted. It was 15 minutes of a frenetic match true to Conmebol’s DNA. After that it got even more intense, but this time there was no ball. The game started to fall apart due to too many fouls. Flamengo committed nine fouls in the first half alone and received three yellow cards, while Palmeiras committed six fouls and Rafael Veiga was booked.
In the second half, Filipe Luis’ team attacked with all their might and forced “Verdao” into the ropes. De Arrascaeta had a great opportunity inside the area, but was blocked by Murillo. A few minutes later, at the 67th minute, the hero of “Fla” appeared. De Arrascaeta took a superb corner kick on the edge of the six-yard box and former Real Madrid player Danilo, unmarked, headed home past Carlos Miguel and sent the Estadio Monumental U into a frenzy.
Filipe Luis knew how to move the pieces on the field so that Palmeiras could not break through Flamengo’s defense. With a great game and tactical lessons from Filipe Luis to Abel Ferreira, Flamengo achieved their fourth Copa Libertadores after 2022, 2019 and 1981.
“Mengao” has only two rounds left in the Brasileirão, which could be one of the most successful weeks in history, and “Fura” could claim the crown if they defeat Ceará in the Maracanã next Thursday.
