"Flamengo, who beat eventual champions Chelsea, 3-1, in the FIFA Club World Cup in June before being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the round of 16, have gone from strength to strength since. They defeated Palmeiras in late November to lift the Copa Libertadores trophy and four days later won the Brazilian Serie A title. Former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea defender Filipe Luís, 40, has guided Flamengo to five titles since being appointed head coach in Oct. 2024."
""I prefer Pyramids, whom I don't know, but who can surely beat us, too," Enrique said. "But my preference isn't Flamengo, that's clear to me." "Yes, yes, we've seen them," Luis Enrique said. "We haven't analysed them deeply, but we know them. We saw them at the Club World Cup in the summer. They're a great team, with quality and experienced players and a great coach.""
Paris Saint-Germain prefers to avoid facing Brazilian champions Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final on Dec. 17. Flamengo edged Mexican club Cruz Azul 2-1 in the Derby of the Americas in Qatar and will face reigning CAF champions Pyramids FC in the semifinal. Flamengo beat Chelsea 3-1 at the FIFA Club World Cup in June before elimination by Bayern Munich, then won the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Serie A title in late November. Former Atlético Madrid and Chelsea defender Filipe Luís has guided Flamengo to five titles since his Oct. 2024 appointment. Champions League holders PSG qualified directly for the final and were held to a goalless draw by Athletic Club.
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