🚨 Flamengo crowned Copa Libertadores champs with narrow Palmeiras win

Flamengo took the trophy home in an all-Brazilian Copa Libertadores final clash with Palmeiras — a clash being billed as the 'Game of the Century'.

A towering Danilo header saw the Brazilian giants capture their fourth Libertadores title, and second since 2022.

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Scorers: Danilo 67'

Physicality reigned supreme in the opening hour as the tackles flew in. Both sides were perhaps lucky to avoid seeing red in the first-half as the referee seemed to brush off some vicious challenges.

But it took until past the hour mark for the deadlock to be broken by Danilo , who leapt above the Palmeiras defence from a corner to send his header in off the post and spark wild scenes in the Flamengo end behind the goal.

– Saturday, 29 November 2025

Palmeiras put up an almighty fight to pull themselves level in the dying minutes, pinning Flamengo deep into their own half.

Yet Filipe Luís' side showed off a frankly heroic resolve to hang and capture the victory in front of a raucous crowd in Lima.

It could get even better for Flamengo this week back in Brazil as they could wrap up the Brasileiro title with a game to spare. Who will they narrowly eclipse for the domestic honour? Palmeiras .

– Saturday, 29 November 2025

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