Conmebol confirmed a 15-minute delay in the final of Libertadores between Palmeiras and Flamengo due to traffic in Lima. The game, originally scheduled for 6pm (Brasília time), starts at 6:15pm. The decision takes place at Estádio Monumental, at Peru, with the teams already selected and ready for the opening whistle.
The reason for the postponement was the late arrival of the Palmeiras delegation at the stadium. The Verdão bus faced congestion on the streets of the Peruvian capital.
Fans have been filling the stands for hours, but protocol follows the new schedule. The single match defines the first four-time Brazilian champion of the competition.
- Main numbers in Libertadores 2025:
- Palmeiras: 7.8 shots per game on average
- Flamengo: 6.2 shots per game on average
- Corners: 5.1 for Verdão and 5.4 for Rubro-Negro
Reason for the delay affects team logistics
The intense traffic in Lima caught the Palmeiras delegation by surprise during the journey from the hotel to Monumental. The journey, estimated at 30 minutes, took almost twice as long as expected.
Conmebol quickly adjusted the schedule to avoid further disruption. Flamengo, who arrived earlier, used the extra time to warm up in the locker room.
Palmeiras lineup with changes in midfield
Abel Ferreira chose Bruno Fuchs as a midfielder to reinforce his marking in the final. The team enters the field with Carlos Miguel in goal, replacing the injured Weverton.
Andreas Pereira, ex-Flamengo, starts as a starter and could be a key player in the middle. Vitor Roque and Flaco López form the attacking duo.
Raphael Veiga, the team’s top scorer in the competition, looks for the goal that could decide the fourth.
Flamengo bets on Bruno Henrique as captain
Filipe Danilo and Léo Pereira make up the central defense.
Arrascaeta and Jorginho dictate the pace in the red and black midfield. The attack has Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique, who takes on the captain’s armband.
Erick Pulgar provides defensive support, focusing on quick transitions.
Argentine arbitration under the command of Herrera
Darío Herrera referees the duel with assistants Cristian Navarro and José Miguel Savorani. The fourth referee is Maximiliano Ramírez.
Héctor Paletta operates the VAR, assisted by Santiago Fernández and other Uruguayans. The Argentine team aims for neutrality in a Brazilian final.
Lawn and cup receive final preparations
Employees irrigated the field on Saturday afternoon, ensuring ideal conditions. The lawn has a uniform cut and precise markings.
The Libertadores cup is positioned in the center of the pitch for protocol. The winner will lift it after 90 minutes, extra time or penalties.
History of decisions between rivals
Palmeiras and Flamengo competed in five professional finals, with a slight advantage for Verdão. The last one was in 2021, won by Palmeiras in extra time.
Basically, the Flamengo won in this year’s Libertadores Sub-20. The overall record totals 113 games, with 34 draws.
Minute by minute – pre-game (Mix Vale)
- 3:00 pm – Torcedores red-black and black-and-white occupy streets close to Monumental
- 3:20 pm – Saída from Palmeiras of the hotel, with light initial traffic
- 3:45 pm – Flamengo arrives at the stadium and begins security protocols
- 4:10 pm – Irrigação of the lawn is completed; teams do reconnaissance
- 4:30 pm – Transmissão of Globo starts with images of the packed stands
- 5:00 pm – Atraso confirmed by Conmebol due to congestion on the Palmeiras bus
- 5:15 pm – Jogadores returns to the changing rooms for final adjustments
- 5:45 pm – Times on the field for anthem and protocol ceremony; ball rolls in 30 minutes
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Greatest champions await new owner of the cup
Independiente leads with seven titles in the history of Libertadores. Boca Juniors has six, followed by Peñarol with five.
Estudiantes and River Plate total four each. Palmeiras and Flamengo seek to enter this level with the unprecedented Brazilian tetra.
National, Olimpia, São Paulo, Santos and Grêmio have three, the same as the current finalists. The winner updates the continental ranking.
