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How could it be otherwise? The Copa Libertadores decision once again falls in a duel between clubs from Argentina and Brazil. This time the pairing is River Plate vs Flamengo! A footballing treat with a lot of potential for excitement, because since this year there is only one final.
The venue was recently moved from Santiago de Chile due to the prevailing political unrest in the Peruvian capital Lima in the Estadio Monumental. The home of the home record champion Universitario de Deportes holds about 80,000 people. This makes it the largest stadium in South America and will undoubtedly provide a worthy setting for the final.
River can celebrate the title defense in the event of a win. This was the last time the city rivals Boca Juniors in the years 2000 and 2001. However, the red-whites see themselves facing a strong enemy. Mengao is in the domestic Serie A on the way to ten years for the first time again to decide the championship for themselves.
The previous appearances in the Copa Libertadores were no less impressive. In addition, the motivation in the troupe of coach Jorge Jesus may be slightly higher compared to the opponent. After all, the last prize of the competition is already 38 years back, which is why the yearning is particularly large.
For his part, River has scored twice in the last four seasons. In view of Brazil’s great condition, River Plate’s goal against Flamengo is to win the team from Rio de Janeiro as well as their best striker Gabriel Barbosa. The attacker currently trumps in national league operation week after week.
“Gabigol” is as in the Copa Libertadores the top scorer. The River Plate against Flamengo forecast is played with two units.
River Plate:
With four titles, River is one of the most successful clubs in the competition. Only Penarol Montevideo (5), nemesis Boca Junior (6) and the record holder from their own country in the guise of CA Independiente with seven triumphs have even more successful balance sheets.
The profit share of 66 percent in the previous six finals participations is also impressive. The strength of the team this season is reflected in the fact that their recent defeat in the semi-final second leg at Boca Juniors was their first ever defeat in the competition.
In addition, the team of coach Marcelo Gallardo prevailed in the semi-final against CA Estudiantes at home in Copa Argentina just over a week ago, which also reached the final in this competition. The match will take place against Central Cordoba at the end of the month. So the calendar on River is well filled these days.
In national league operation, the results are once again mixed. On the final day, a 1-0 home defeat was lost to Rosario Central. An opponent who is usually clearly in the drawer of the beatable opponents. For the Gallinas it was already the third defeat in the 13th season game.
Nevertheless, the footballers from Buenos Aires ranked fourth and are just one point behind the current leader Boca Juniors.
Flamengo:
Mengao has won only once the title in the most important club competition in South America. The triumph succeeded in 1981 against CD Cobreloa, where the final destination of the second leg was Santiago of Chile, which should actually be as described at the beginning again the venue of the finals.
The then match was lost 0-1, which is why a third decisive duel took place after a 2-1 first-leg match. This finally won the kickers from the Sugar Loaf in neutral Montevideo 2-0.
All four hits contributed the club legend Zico! In the current competition, the red-blacks have continued to increase after an average group phase. The preliminary highlight was the second leg in the semi-final against league rivals Gremio.
The club, which triumphed two years ago and come up with three proud titles in the Copa Libertadores, scored an impressive 5-0 victory. In addition, could be turned off in the quarterfinals Internacional.
The Else from Porto Alegre had each achieved a 2: 2 against the upcoming final opponent in the group stage and prevailed in Group A first. The recent 5-0 win over Gremio is also synonymous with the offensive strength of Rubro-Negro. No other club in the series A in Brazil will score as many goals as Flamengo this season.
Especially Gabriel Barbosa is in impressive form. His great season performances led him back to the Seleção circuit a few weeks ago, where he was called back for the first time in three years. However, Flamengo’s attacking team has more to offer than players like Bruno Henrique, second-best scorer in Serie A, or Giorgian De Arrascaeta.
The latter Uruguayan came from Cruzeiro before the start of the season and has immediately established himself as a mastermind in the game forward. No other player in Campeonato A makes more hits for his teammates.
Flamengo RJ vs River Plate head to head matches
24.05.18 COP River Plate Flamengo RJ 0 : 0
01.03.18 COP Flamengo RJ River Plate 2 : 2