What’s there not to like!The Copa Libertadores final was a spectacle only South American football can deliver. Tons of passion, a pinch of nudity and attractive female singers and dancers (the star of the pre-match show name’s Anitta, in case anyone is interested), and 120 minutes of the die-hard game (and some one-of-a-kind time-wasting) afterwards.Incredible time-wasting effort from Deyverson in the last minute of the Copa Libertadores final 😅 pic.twitter.com/bnd0QejpvV— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) November 27, 2021 Palmeiras and Flamengo were tied after the full-time at one, with the Verdao being one up shortly after the kick-off. It was a wonderful build-up and as soon you could say ‘Rio de Janeiro’ Veiga was left alone in the heart of the area, placing it smoothly into the back of the net. Pero que genialidad de Gustavo GómezGolazo de Palmeiras, que comienza con un hermoso pase de Gustavo Gómez para que Mayke asista a Raphael Veiga.Palmeiras abre el marcador ante Flamengo 1-0 en la final de la Copa Libertadores.pic.twitter.com/y4XTpZq6Rw— Ramiroaranda Futbol Py (@Ramirofutbolpy) November 27, 2021 Flamengo were fighting hard to bounce back but Palmeiras didn’t concede until Barbosa slid through the defence on the left wing in the 72nd minute and nailed it under keeper in the near corner.From that moment on, both sides were more determined to save their own net than to score, so we were heading into an extra time.AMERICA – PUMAS UNAMLots of recognizable veterans on the pitch – such as David Luiz, Felipe Luiz and Felipe Melo – found it hard to concentrate due to tiredness. And that was just what decided the winner: one of Flamengo’s defenders accidentally lost control of the ball near the box, Deyverson picked it up and was grateful enough for the gift, scoring the decisive goal for the win.Deyverson gives Palmeiras the lead in extra time of the Copa Libertadores final after pickpocketing on-loan Man Utd midfielder Andreas Pereira.#mufcpic.twitter.com/ZxGJ8SPIAj— Sam Street (@samstreetwrites) November 27, 2021 Palmeiras are the first slot after Boca Juniors – almost 20 years ago – to defend the Copa Libertadores title. OFFICIAL:Congratulations to Palmeiras who have won the 2021 Copa Libertadores 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/i2n2WvBtTa— Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) November 27, 2021 Only God knows what a celebration that would be these days in Rio de Janeiro.Esto ya pagó la boleta de la final de la copa libertadores!!😍 pic.twitter.com/q51jyajKdl— THE GOAT (@TheGoatM10) November 27, 2021
