It was a poor football match I thought thsnk godthere willnot be another 30 mins last night. I thought I was wat hung a league one game.
A Brazilian friend summarised it well for me - “this is a great advert for why I don’t bother with Brazilian club football and just watch European leagues”.
Though in fairness, it was 30 degrees and they’ve played about 50 games since October. Not the best conditions for a rip-roaring football spectacle.
Plus the comparative lack of fans took away a lot of what makes the Libertadores special. Will never forget the atmosphere (even if a strange and expat one) of the final in Madrid I went to!
Boca Juniors took their exit on penalties well this week. Apparently angered by a couple of VAR calls against them and then provoked by a staff member from Atletico Mineiro, they tried to storm the home teams dressing room, fought with police and half their team ended up spending the night at the local police station. Now facing a likely tournament ban.
The Copa Libertadores final between Brazil's Palmeiras and Flamengo will be shown live on BBC iPlayer and online on Saturday, 27 November from 19:45 GMT. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59407855
It’s that man again. Barbosa - the man they call GabiGol who puts Flamengo 1 up just before the half time whistle. Paranaense have had a man sent off for 2 yellows in a “feisty” first half.
It’s that man again. Barbosa - the man they call GabiGol who puts Flamengo 1 up just before the half time whistle. Paranaense have had a man sent off for 2 yellows in a “feisty” first half.
First bit of quality I saw lead to the goal. Can't see.this ending with 21 still on the pitch
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I thought I was wat hung a league one game.
Though in fairness, it was 30 degrees and they’ve played about 50 games since October. Not the best conditions for a rip-roaring football spectacle.
Plus the comparative lack of fans took away a lot of what makes the Libertadores special. Will never forget the atmosphere (even if a strange and expat one) of the final in Madrid I went to!
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The final will be on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website tonight
Kick off at 9pm
Flamengo v Athletico Paranaense
Barbosa - the man they call GabiGol who puts Flamengo 1 up just before the half time whistle.
Paranaense have had a man sent off for 2 yellows in a “feisty” first half.
Copa Libertadores final 2023: Boca Juniors v Fluminense - How to watch in UK, team news, kick-off time & stats
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