Flamengo wins the Copa Libertadores and dominates the night in Lima

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Flamengo wins its fourth Libertadores championship by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 in Lima, in a ceremony that brought together fans, Peruvians and even Palmeiras residents in a historic celebration.

Flamengo’s fourth title in the Libertadores Championship transformed the city of Lima in Peru into a piece of Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Sunday, 30th of this month. Following the 1-0 win over Palmeiras, at the Monumental ‘U’, the red and black occupied Park Kennedy, in Miraflores, to celebrate the achievement.

The symphony was driven by a group of fans who dictated the words to be sung. Excerpts of provocation towards the rival, and of course the glorification of red and black achievements, dominated the party, which included some “infiltrators.”

Even some Palmeiras residents joined the wave and went to the place. Military trainer Leandro Figon (50 years old), who wore his green shirt at the rival celebration, said, “The party is Brazilian. It does not matter who wins, Brazil is the winner.”

If the party is in Lima, there will be no shortage of Peruvians at the celebration. Shirts from Alianza Lima, Sporting Cristal and Universitario were the main ones. “Flamingo is contagious,” shouted one local resident wearing an Alianza T-shirt.

For some, the title party was a “stand-in” for an important family event. For example, Pedro Carvalho, from Rio de Janeiro, stopped attending his daughter’s 26th birthday to travel to the Libertadores final. Less bad than achieving a fourth championship.

These sentiments ensured a new vision for Flamengo fans when looking at the club’s history. Without a doubt for the celebrating fans, Bruno Henrique and Giorgian de Arrascaeta entered the fray for the list of the greatest stars in the history of the Javea club. The list that Zico will and will always lead.

*The correspondent traveled to Lima at the invitation of Amstel