Copa Libertadores Final 2019: FLAMENGO v RIVER PLATE - Saturday, 23rd November

[El Profesor]

This match deserves its own thread. The two best teams in South America playing for the most important title in the continent, looking forward for this match. 

For this first time, it will be a one-game final, the match will take place in Lima.

 

[El Profesor]

Flamengo fans made sure to show their support for the players on the way to the airport. 

 

 

 

 

[Stan]

Would be good if this was on TV here. Haven't checked but I think last year's was only on because it was Boca vs River.

[Teso dos Bichos]

Dont let me down flamengo!!! Regardless at the end of the day, nothing will ever erase que se fueron a La PUTA B! Gallinas de mierda

[CaaC (John)+]

 

[SirBalon]

Can't wait for this one... Can River make it two in a row?

[Berserker]

It won't be as easy as giving the usual shagging to the piggies of the Riachuelo, looking forward to it.

[CaaC (John)+]

Copa Libertadores: BBC to air South American club final

The 60th Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, Peru will be aired on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, 23 November from 19:45 GMT.

Defending champions River Plate overcame fellow Argentines and fierce rivals Boca Juniors in the last four.

Brazilian side Flamengo boasts two of the tournament's top scorers in Gabriel Barbosa (7) and Bruno Henrique (5).

South America's top club competition began with 47 teams in January.

The winner of the Copa Libertadores final in Lima will qualify for the 2019 Fifa Club World Cup, alongside Champions League winners Liverpool, in Qatar.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50503501

[ScoRoss]

On 20/11/2019 at 22:07, Stan said:

Would be good if this was on TV here. Haven't checked but I think last year's was only on because it was Boca vs River.

You're in luck then!

[Stan]

5 minutes ago, ScoRoss said:

You're in luck then!

True but realised I'm out in London and won't get back til late so going to miss it anyway  

[El Profesor]

40 minutes for the kick-off. Should be a great match.

[El Profesor]

Starting XI for both teams: 

 

[Machado]

Watching this. Go Fla.

 

Sorry @Berserker

[Batard]

Diego Alves, there's a name I've not seen in a while. He looked an unbelievable talent at Almeria. Flashes of brilliance punctuated by injuries and Valencia self imploding. Shame really. 

[Machado]

River much better in the first half but kinda dirty. 18 fouls by them in 45 minutes.

Midfield is boys against men.

[Inverted]

It's like watching a modern team vs a good team from 10 years ago. The strength in the challenge, the recovery time, the speed carrying the ball, the intensity of the pressing, the running off the ball, is all just so much better with River.

Flamengo have plenty of technique but their lack of intensity or physical presence means that everything needs to be executed so precisely it almost needs to be perfect.

And just as I was typing that, Flamengo finally thread a good ball through and Barbosa scores 

[Machado]

Unreal scenes with the last minute equalizer.

[El Profesor]

Gabigol!

[Machado]

Just now, Inverted said:

It's like watching a modern team vs a good team from 10 years ago. The strength in the challenge, the recovery time, the speed carrying the ball, the intensity of the pressing, the running off the ball, is all just so much better with River.

Flamengo have plenty of technique but their lack of intensity or physical presence means that everything needs to be executed so precisely it almost needs to be perfect.

And just as I was typing that, Flamengo finally thread a good ball through and Barbosa scores 

River definitely better prepared specially mentally.

[Machado]

FUCKING SCENES AHAHAH

[Inverted]

*googles how to spell "Gallinas"*

[El Profesor]

River sat on the advantage and Flamengo despite not playing ar their best have to much firepower upfront with Bruno Henrique, Arrascaeta and Gabigol.

[Batard]

Did former Inter flop Gabriel really just pick their pockets at the end there?!

[Stan]

Just seen the scoreline and seems like it was a dramatic ending! Gutted I missed the game.

[Teso dos Bichos]

 pobrecito mi hijo.. de seguro ya estabas celebrando antes de que gabigol se las metio sin mercy!