Palmeiras vs Flamengo 0-1: Copa Libertadores final 2025 – as it happened

Flamengo are crowned Copa Libertadores champions for the fourth time in their history, and the third time in just seven years.

Palmeiras, who were unable to quite capture their majestic best, will rue some of the chances they spurned.

We hope you enjoyed our coverage of today’s final, and on behalf of Kevin Hand and me, this is Rohan Sharma signing off.

Click here to read our full match report following the Copa Libertadores final.

We shift our coverage next to the Premier League on Sunday, as league leaders Arsenal take on second-place Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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It is the moment they have all been waiting for.

The trophy is handed to the captain, and he takes it over to his team as they raise the trophy to much fanfare.

A very proud Flamengo side step up to collect their winners’ medals.

Now it is time for the Sao Paulo footballing giants to be felicitated.

The match officials are provided their medals first.

The Flamengo players pose for a team photo as the festivities continue at Monumental Stadium.

They were the better side for most of the match, before Danilo’s goal in the 69th minute forced Palmeiras to shift gears.

Palmeiras could have equalised on the back of Roque, who had a wonderful chance in front of goal, before sending it skywards.

In the end, despite having five shots, Palmeiras did not have a single one at goal.

Flamengo continues Brazil’s successful run of late in the tournament, making it seven straight years a team from their country has lifted the trophy.

The players rush madly to one another as the fans begin to celebrate what has been a tense second half.

There are plenty of joyous tears between the fans and players alike.

Spare a thought for Palmeiras, who battled valiantly in the second half, but were just unable to pierce the Flamengo goal.

Flamengo survive some near scares to win the 2025 Copa Libertadores trophy over their old rivals!

Full-time: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

Everton wins a wonderful free-kick opportunity for Flamengo just outside the box, on the left side.

Everton decides to go for goal, and almost finds the far post, if it wasn’t for Miguel’s valiant diving save.

The ball deflects to Varela on the right side, who has a shot at goal, but sends it over the bar.

Just before, the fourth official signalled for five additional minutes of stoppage time.

90+2 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

This comes off another corner, with the ball falling to Roque eventually inside the box, just in front of goal.

With just the keeper to beat, he inexplicably sends it over the bar, much to the dismay of Palmeiras fans the world over.

It looks like it came off his marker as Palmeiras win another corner. This time, it comes from the right side, with Rossi punching it away from danger.

88 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

You can feel the tension as Flamengo get ready to defend a corner.

Pereira whips it in, but it is quickly repelled by the Flamengo defence.

88 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

Despite coming on just 20 minutes prior, Anderson is taken off for Mauricio.

Looks like he may have hurt himself.

87 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

Henrique’s evening comes to a close as he is replaced by Juninho.

85 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

It is from left-of-centre, about 40 metres (131 ft) out.

Pereira sends it in, but Flamengo are able to repel the initial threat before hoofing the ball away to the right sideline.

82 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

De Arrascaeta, who has been busy today, makes way for Luiz Araujo.

80 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo 

Cerqueira and Khellven trudge off, as Agustin Giay and Ramon Sosa rush on.

78 mins: Palmeiras 0-1 Flamengo