Terrible scenario for Flamengo. Palmeiras wins this 2021 edition of the Copa Libertadores (2-1) at the end of a crazy 100% Brazilian final, opposing two teams each in search of their 3rd coronation in this competition. Holders of the title, the Alviverde opened the scoring prematurely in this part thanks to Raphael Veiga (1-0, 6th). But the partners of David Luiz, author of a very solid final, knew how to keep their calm and their domination ended up being rewarded. While Dudu had just harvested for Abel Ferreira’s men, Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, the hero of 2019, put the two teams tied with a low-level shot in a closed angle surprising Weverton at the near post (1 -1, 72nd). And if Michael crossed his shot too much while he had the ball to kill this final (86th), the two clubs could not decide between themselves in regulation time.
Against all expectations, Palmeiras, dominated and struggling to emerge in Montevideo, sealed the fate of this final in overtime. Taking advantage of a big mistake by Andreas Pereira, Deyverson hit the goal before deceiving with success Alves (2-1, 95th). Flamengo tried to snatch a penalty shootout, but, like Gabigol, who did not lie down enough on his ball (97th). Without success, the opposing defense having left only crumbs under the leadership of the experienced Felipe Melo, who came into play at the end of the match. Palmeiras thus won the 3rd Copa Libertadores in its history, after the victories of 1999 and 2020. Renato Portaluppi’s men, who believed in it, can only bow to the double reigning South American champions.