One more step for Filipe Luis to make history

The final in Lima is not only a chance to win a historic fourth title for Flamengo, but could also put Filipe Luis into the pantheon of legends.

Flamengo are once again on the verge of South American glory. After two consecutive years of missing out, the red-black team is back in the Copa Libertadores final. The leader of that journey is none other than Filipe Luis, a great icon in the hearts of the fans and the soul of the dressing room.

This year’s final is particularly significant. On November 29, Flamengo will face rivals Palmeiras at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, where they won the title in 2019. That was also the year Filipe Luis returned home with a simple dream: to help Flamengo conquer the Libertadores. He did it in his first season, and three years later, he lifted the trophy again with coach Dorival Junior. For Filipe Luis, winning with his childhood team is always an indescribable feeling.

But the journey to glory has never been easy. Memories of 2021 still sting when Palmeiras beat Flamengo in the final. That defeat became a scar but also a motivation.

“Flamengo have been to five Libertadores finals, and this team is looking forward to their fourth. And me? I am still here with them,” Filipe Luis said with a proud smile. “Whether it was luck or hard work, I am happy to have been part of the biggest chapter in the club’s history.”

Since 2019, Filipe Luis has lived through the highs and lows of Flamengo. He knows the sweet feeling of lifting the trophy and the heartbreaking sadness of falling at the gates of heaven. Every time they fail, Flamengo gets up stronger. Every time they come back, they bring with them the spirit of those who refuse to be defeated.

Since 2019, Filipe Luis has lived through the highs and lows of Flamengo.

The final in Lima is not only a chance for Flamengo to win a fourth title in their history, but could also put Filipe Luis in the pantheon. In the history of the Copa Libertadores, only eight people have won the tournament as a player and a coach. Of those, only one is a Brazilian, Renato Portaluppi of Gremio. If Flamengo win, Filipe Luis will become only the second to achieve that feat.

The road to the final was a series of relentless efforts. Flamengo overcame difficult moments, tight matches, and doubts. Under the leadership of Filipe Luis, the team played with discipline, character, and the familiar winning spirit. He was not only a coach, but also a symbol of belief and a desire for rebirth.

On November 29, the Monumental Stadium will be on fire again. The cheers of tens of thousands of Flamengo fans will echo throughout Lima, where destiny awaits. For Filipe Luís, this is not just a match, but the opportunity to close a complete journey, where love for Flamengo turns into immortal glory.

Source: https://znews.vn/mot-buoc-nua-de-filipe-luis-di-vao-lich-su-post1598894.html