"The recent Brazilian dominance of the Copa Libertadores continues on Saturday when a team from the South American nation will lift the continental trophy for the eighth time in the last nine years. Flamengo lead Palmeiras by five points with two games to play in the current season in Brazil's Serie A after the sides finished second and third last season behind Botafogo."
"Raphael Veiga scored twice, and Palmeiras overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit with a 4-0 victory over Liga Deportiva of Ecuador in the Copa Libertadores semifinals. Midfielder Veiga scored in the 68th and 82nd minutes after Ramon Sosa and Bruno Fuchs's first-half goals. Abel Ferreira's side won all six of their group stage matches, while seeing off Argentina's River Plate in the quarterfinals."
Palmeiras and Flamengo will meet in the Copa Libertadores final at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, on Saturday, November 29. Flamengo currently lead Palmeiras by five points in Brazil's Serie A with two games remaining, after both clubs finished second and third last season behind Botafogo. Botafogo claimed last season's double by winning Serie A and the Copa Libertadores. Palmeiras overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-0 against Liga Deportiva in the semifinals, with Raphael Veiga scoring twice. Palmeiras won all six group matches and defeated River Plate in the quarterfinals. Flamengo advanced to the final after securing a scoreless draw with Racing Club in the semifinal second leg.
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