Palmeiras and Flamengo compete for the Copa Libertadores 2025 title this Saturday, November 29, at Estádio Monumental, at Lima, at Peru. The match takes place at 4pm local Peruvian time, equivalent to 6pm Brasília, in a single game that defines the four-time Brazilian champion of the competition. The teams reach the decision after eliminating LDU and Racing in the semifinals, respectively, with the winner guaranteeing a place in the Mundial of Clubes and a prize pool of US$ 24 million.
The clash marks the second Libertadores final between the clubs, repeating the 2021 duel, won by Palmeiras in extra time. Abel Ferreira, coach of
The expectation involves balance, with Palmeiras presenting the best campaign of the tournament and Flamengo taking the lead in Brasileirão.
- Live broadcast: Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV), ge.globo and Disney+ (streaming).
- Location: Estádio Monumental U, capacity for 80 thousand fans, stage of the 2019 final.
- Referee: Darío Herrera (Argentina), with VAR of Héctor Paletta.
Tickets sold out quickly, with pre-registration via Conmebol distributing 50% to fans of the finalists.
Probable lineups and absences
Carlos Miguel takes over the goal for Palmeiras due to the injury of The São Paulo team prioritizes defensive solidity, with Gustavo Gómez in defense and Raphael Veiga in creative midfield. Abel Ferreira confirmed closed training to adjust the 3-5-2.
Probable lineup for Palmeiras: Carlos Miguel; Bruno Fuchs, Gustavo Gómez and Murilo; Khellven, Allan, Andreas Pereira, Raphael Veiga and Piquerez; Flaco López and Vitor Roque. Desfalques include Lucas Evangelista and Paulinho, both with muscle injuries.
Flamengo bets on Arrascaeta as an offensive maestro, with Bruno Henrique in speed on the sides. Filipe Luís tests variations in the attack, sparing Pedro, injured in the thigh, and Plata, suspended. The red and black defense conceded just seven goals in the campaign.
Probable lineup for Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Carrascal and Bruno Henrique. Allan, with plantar fasciitis, is also out.
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Balanced match history
Palmeiras and Flamengo have played 133 official games, with 49 wins for Verdão, 46 for Rubro-Negro and 38 draws. The most common score is 2-1, repeated 21 times.
In decisions, the teams faced each other five times, with Palmeira’s advantage: three titles against two Flamengo fans. The 2021 final ended 2-1 for Palmeiras, with goals from Veiga and Deyverson, in a move that involved an error by Andreas Pereira by Flamengo.
In Brasileirão 2025, Flamengo won both direct duels: 2-0 in Allianz Parque and 3-2 in Maracanã. Esses games highlight the rivalry, with Andreas Pereira actively participating on the Palmeiras side.
The reunion in the continental final reinforces the balance, but Verdão seeks a revenge on neutral soil.
Role of Andreas Pereira in the decision
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At Verdão since 2024, he has accumulated 12 assists and four goals in the tournament, acting as a creative midfielder. Abel Ferreira praises his ability to read the game, essential for quick transitions.
Pereira reflects on the past: the mistake in the 2021 final still motivates him, but he focuses on the present. Sua presence in the starting lineup indicates full confidence in the coach.
The player can switch roles with Veiga, expanding offensive options. Sua European experience brings maturity to a young squad.
Latest team results
Palmeiras enters with full focus on Libertadores, after sparing holders in Brasileirão. Nos five most recent games, the team recorded three wins, one draw and one defeat, with a leaky defense in just two clashes.
- 2-0 victory over Santos (Brasileirão, 23/11).
- 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro (Brasileirão, 16/11).
- 3-2 defeat to Grêmio (Brasileirão, 26/11, with reservations).
- 4-0 victory over LDU (first semi-final, 12/11).
- 3-0 defeat to LDU (return semi-final, 19/11, reversed on aggregate).
Flamengo maintains its momentum, with four wins and a draw in the last five, opening up an advantage at the national leadership. The attack has scored in all recent games.
- 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG (Brasileirão, 26/11).
- 3-1 victory over Fortaleza (Brasileirão, 23/11).
- 1-0 victory over Racing (first leg semi-final, 12/11).
- 0-0 draw with Racing (return semi-final, 11/19).
- 3-0 victory over RB Bragantino (Brasileirão, 16/11).
Weather conditions in Lima
The Estádio Monumental features a pitch renovated to FIFA standards, with dry and mild weather forecast for the game. Temperaturas are around 21°C at night, with low humidity and light winds of up to 15 km/h. Não there are signs of rain, favoring the teams’ technical football. Conmebol monitors the weather to ensure ideal conditions, similar to the 2019 final. The neutral environment in Lima balances the forces, with no weather advantage for either side.
Individual highlights and top scorers
Vitor Flaco López adds speed, adding six assists.
For Flamengo, Arrascaeta has experience in finals, with five goals and four assists in the tournament. Bruno Henrique, top scorer with seven goals, exploits counterattacks.
Raphael Veiga, from Palmeiras, has 29 knockout goals for the club, including two against Flamengo in recent decisions. Andreas Pereira, with his precision in passing, has 12 assists and can create decisive chances for the attack.
Curiosities of the decision
The Monumental hosted the first single final of the Libertadores, in 2019, with Flamengo’s victory over the River Plate in stoppage time. Palmeiras seeks rematch on neutral soil.
Both teams complete 100 games outside of Brasil in the competition: Palmeiras with 54 victories in 99 duels, a Brazilian record. Andreas Pereira, who missed the 2021 final for Flamengo, now plays for the opposite side, adding personal drama.
The final could break audience records, broadcast in 191 countries, with organized fans filling hotels in Lima. Pereira’s reunion with former red-and-black teammates highlights football’s unpredictable script.
