Flamengo is the two-time champion of the Conmebol Libertadores U-20

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In a thrilling penalty shootout, Flamengo became the two-time CONMEBOL Libertadores U-20 champion, defeating Palmeiras 3-2 (1-1 in regulation time) in Paraguay this Sunday. Felipe Lima scored the red-and-black goal in regulation time. In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Lucão shone, saving two shots.

The "Garotos do Ninho" (The Nest Boys) make history for the red-black youth team by winning two Libertadores Cups (2024/2025) in nine editions of the competition. And they will once again compete this year in the Intercontinental Cup, where they will also fight for a second title. 

It is also worth mentioning that many athletes and coach Cleber dos Santos, who lifted the South American trophy tonight, were also part of the 2025 Rio de Janeiro champion squad, won this Sunday against Fluminense at Maracanã.

And the weekend was all red and black. Last Saturday, the U-14 team became champions of the Brasil Soccer Cup by beating América-MG 4-1 in the final.

The game

A very intense match, with regional rivalry at its peak. Just 20 seconds into the first half, Shola made a quick play and showed his hand. 

In the 14th minute, a significant loss to the team. Felipe Teresa, one of Flamengo's standout players, suffered a muscle injury and had to be replaced by Felipe Lima.

At 39, right-back Daniel Sales tried a shot from outside the area, but the ball went over the crossbar.

The second half began at a frenetic pace. After defender Da Mata saved the opponent's goal, on the next play, Shola sprinted from almost midfield, advanced, and dribbled past a defender and goalkeeper. Felipe Lima, on cue, fired in the rebound and opened the scoring: 1-0. 

Six minutes later, almost the second. Guilherme delivered a beautiful pass to Felipe Lima. The striker flicked the ball over the goalkeeper, and the ball neatly bounced off the crossbar. On the return leg, the opponent ended up tying the game.

In stoppage time, Fabiano, who came on in the second half, hit a rocket that the goalkeeper had a difficult save. At 47, the last chance 

Iago, with two header attempts, posed a threat to the opponent's goal.  

The match eventually went to penalties, with goalkeeper Lucão becoming the hero of the match. He showed great resilience and saved two of the opponent's penalties. Carbone, Daniel Sales, and Guilherme scored for Mengão from the penalties.

Check out the campaign: 

1ª phase: 

Flamengo 6 x 1 Olympia-PAR

Flamengo 3 x 1 Danubio-URU

Flamengo 0 x 0 O'Higgins-CHI

Semifinal: 

Flamengo 1 x 0 Danubio-URU

Final: 

Flamengo 1 x 1 Palmeiras

On penalties: Flamengo 3-2 

LINEUP:

Lucão, Daniel Dales, Da Mata, Iago and Carbone; Rayan Lucas, Pablo Lúcio, João Alves and Guilherme, Shola and Felipe Teresa.

Entered: Felipe Lima, Fabiano, Felipe Vieira and Gusttavo. 

Coach: Cleber dos Santos

CREDITS:

Flamengo 1 (3) x (2) 1 Palmeiras

Final - Conmebol Libertadores 2025

Location: Arsenio Erico Stadium (Paraguay)

Time: 20h

Date: 16 / 03 / 2025

Goal: Felipe Lima 3 minutes into the second half.

Yellow Cards: Shola

Referee: Carlos Ortega (COL)