Danilo leads Flamengo to their fourth Copa Libertadores trophy after win over Palmeiras: Highlights and goal (1-0)
Flamengo were crowned champions of the 2025 Copa Libertadores after defeating Palmeiras, thanks to a goal from Danilo that delivered the fourth title in their history to O Mengão.
Flamengo secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title in club history this afternoon by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru. The undisputed hero of the match was former Real Madrid defender Danilo, whose powerful header accounted for the only goal of the contest.
The match started very defensively, with the game characterized by heavy physicality, frequent fouls, and very little offensive action on both sides. The entire first half unfolded this way, concluding scoreless without any clear scoring opportunities.
In the second half, Palmeiras appeared to take the initiative early, but it was ultimately Flamengo who struck first. Following a brilliant cross from Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Danilo connected perfectly with the header to score the first and only goal of the match.
With this triumph, Flamengo became the first Brazilian club to achieve four Copa Libertadores titles. They also secured the ticket to play in the Derby of the Americas against Cruz Azul, moving one step closer to competing for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
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END OF THE GAME! (0-1)
Flamengo are the new Copa Libertadores champions!!!!
90'+2- Flamengo almost with the second goal! (0-1)
First, a free kick from Vitor Roque crashed off the post for Palmeiras, and then Carrascal had a second opportunity, but his shot went just wide of the goal.
88'- Vitor Roque misses the equalizer! (0-1)
Vitor Roque had the equalizer at his feet, but his shot was deflected wide for a corner!
83'- Change in Flamengo (0-1)
Bruno Henrique was replaced by Juninho.
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79'- Substitution in Flamengo (0-1)
Giorgian De Arrascaeta left the field to make way for Luiz Araujo.
77'- Changes for Palmeiras (0-1)
Murillo and Khellven left the field to make way for Agustin Giay and Ramon Sosa.
76'- Yellow card for Palmeiras (0-1)
Murillo got booked for fouling Bruno Henrique.
71'- Changes for Palmeiras (0-1)
Raphael Veiga and Allan left the field to make way for Felipe Anderson and Facundo Torres.
70'- What a chance for Palmeiras! (0-1)
Jose Lopez unleashed a powerful shot that went just wide of Agustin Rossi's post.
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67'- First substitution of the game (0-1)
Samuel Lino left the field to make way for Everton.
66'- GOOAAAAAL OF FLAMENGO!!!!
Danilo scores the first goal of a game with a great header after a corner kick!!!
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63'- Both teams are off-target (0-0)
Flamengo currently have six shots while Palmeiras have four; however, neither of them has registered a shot on target.
55'- Yellow card for Palmeiras (0-0)
Piquerez received a yellow card after fouling Georgian De Arrascaeta.
51'- Gustavo Gomez with a great block! (0-0)
Following a huge defensive mistake by Murillo, Gomez blocked a dangerous shot from De Arrascaeta to save Palmeiras.
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The second half is underway! (0-0)
Palmeiras and Flamengo are playing the second half at Estadio Monumental in Lima.
End of the first half
The first half of the 2025 Copa Libertadores final ends goalless.
44'- The final lacks rhythm
Despite an energetic start, the match has stagnated and become very physical, with little action and too many fouls from both sides.
38'- Flamengo receive another yellow card (0-0)
Jorginho received a yellow card and Flamengo have three players booked.
29'- Another yellow card for Flamengo (0-0)
Now is Erick Pulgar who got booked for fouling Bruno Fuchs.
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25'- Yellow card for Flamengo (0-0)
Giorgian De Arrascaeta received a yellow card after fouling Vitor Roque.
21'- First chance for Palmeiras! (0-0)
Following a great cross, the header by Vitor Roque bounced in front of Rossi and sailed high over the goal!
13'- First yellow card of the game (0-0)
Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras received the first yellow card of the game.
12'- First chance for Flamengo! (0-0)
Following a good move by Lino, De Arrascaeta fired a shot, but his attempt was deflected wide for a corner by a Palmeiras defender.
6'- A very even start (0-0)
So far, no dangerous situations have materialized, and both teams are playing cautiously to avoid committing an error that could cost them an early goal.
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Game on!
Palmeiras and Flamengo have kicked off the 2025 Copa Libertadores final!
Everything is ready!
Players are on the field for the Brazilian National anthem.
The final show begins!
The final ceremony has started, and the Estadio Monumental in Lima is a party for everyone!
Kick off delayed
The start of the match has been delayed and will now kick off at 4:15 PM (ET).
The players are on the field!
Players from both teams are on the pitch doing warm-up activities. The game will begin in a few minutes!
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The great Brazilian dominance in Copa Libertadores
Brazilian teams are the ones who have lately dominated Copa Libertadores, as the lastsix editions have all been won by a club from that nation, and this year will be no exception.
The most recent Copa Libertadores champions:
2019: Flamengo
2020: Palmeiras
2021: Palmeiras
2022: Flamengo
2023: Fluminense
2024: Botafogo
2025: Palmeiras/Flamengo
Palmeiras lineup confirmed!
This will be Palmeiras starting lineup: Carlos Miguel; Bruno Fuchs, Gustavo Gomez (captain), Murillo; Khellven, Raphael Veiga, Andreas Pereira, Joaquin Piquerez; Allan, Jose Lopez, Vitor Roque.
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Flamengo lineup confirmed!
This is Flamengo's starting XI: Agustin Rossi; Guillermo Varela, Danilo, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho; Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino; Bruno Henrique (captain).
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Today’s referee
Argentine referee Dario Herrera has been appointed to officiate the 2025 Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo.
The full officiating team for today's game:
Referee: Dario Herrera (ARG)
Assistant Referee 1: Cristian Navarro (ARG)
Assistant Referee 2: Jose Miguel Savorani (ARG)
Fourth Official: Maximiliano Ramirez (ARG)
VAR: Hector Paletta (ARG)
VAR assistant: Santiago Fernandez (URU)
Kick off time and where to watch
The clash between Palmeiras and Flamengo will kick off at 4:00 PM (ET).
Fubo will be the option to watch Palmeiras vs Flamengo in the USA. Other options to watch the game are: Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Español and beIN SPORTS Connect.
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Palmeiras and Flamengo clash in the 2025 Copa Libertadores final
Welcome to our live coverage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores final, where Palmeiras face Flamengo!
The match is set to take place at Estadio Monumental in Peru, where both teams are looking to secure their fourth Copa Libertadores trophy.
Stay with us for live, minute-by-minute updates — you won’t want to miss a single moment of this exciting matchup!
Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, the NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, where he now covers a wide range of sports, including European soccer, MLS, and the NBA.
