Flamengo Triumphs in Copa Libertadores, Celebrates with Massive Festivities in Rio
Flamengo clinched their fourth Copa Libertadores title with a 1-0 victory over Palmeiras, sparking massive celebrations and a vibrant parade in Rio de Janeiro.
- • Flamengo won their fourth Copa Libertadores title by beating Palmeiras 1-0 in Lima.
- • Danilo scored the decisive goal following a corner from Arrascaeta.
- • Approximately 500,000 fans celebrated in Rio with street closures and a parade.
- • A pig's head named 'Andreas' was used by fans to mock Palmeiras as part of the celebrations.
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On November 29, 2025, Flamengo secured its fourth Copa Libertadores title by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in an intense final held at Estadio Monumental in Lima. The winning goal was scored by Danilo in the 66th minute following a perfect corner from Arrascaeta, marking Flamengo's historic fourth continental triumph after previous wins in 1981, 2019, and 2022. The victory also served as a form of revenge for Flamengo’s defeat against Palmeiras in the 2021 final.
Following the match, Flamengo's fans poured into the streets of Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the victory. Approximately 500,000 supporters gathered downtown, with the city implementing special operational plans that included closing major streets like Rua Primeiro de Março and Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos to accommodate the festivities. A provocative highlight of the celebrations was a head of a pig, humorously named 'Andreas' after a former Flamengo player now at Palmeiras, symbolizing playful rivalry between the clubs.
The Flamengo delegation arrived at Tom Jobim International Airport and paraded on a trio elétrico bus along an 850-meter route through downtown Rio. Players such as Pedro, Léo Ortiz, Luiz Araújo, Varela, Jorginho, Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino, and Léo Pereira appeared on top of the bus, actively engaging and greeting their passionate supporters, creating an electrifying atmosphere throughout the city.
Throughout the Libertadores final, both teams demonstrated strong defensive and offensive tactics. Flamengo dominated much of the match and maintained defensive resilience against Palmeiras’ late attempts to equalize. With this win, Palmeiras now turns their focus to the Campeonato Brasileiro where they currently trail Flamengo by five points with just two matches left.
Flamengo’s latest Libertadores triumph not only cements its status as one of Brazil's most successful clubs in the continental competition but has also ignited a jubilant celebration that united thousands of fans in Rio, marking a high point in Brazilian football this year.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.