While PSG struggled in the cold Metz this afternoon, Flamengo and the Egyptians Pyramids FC engaged in a showdown under the stifling heat of Qatar, as part of the Intercontinental Cup semi-finals. It was ultimately the Brazilians who made the decision thanks to the achievements of Leo Pereira and the stainless Danilo (2-0).
The identity of their opponent in the final was never a mystery, since the other ticket automatically went to PSG as winner of the last Champions League. It is logically in the position of favorites that the Parisians will present themselves on Wednesday in Doha, for what could end with a sixth trophy in 2025. A fabulous year at all levels, which Flamengo coach, Filipe Luis, took care to salute, amazing since he took office in 2024.
“We are facing the best coach and the best team in the world”
“Every opponent is different, but PSG is the best team in the world. They proved it by winning the Champions League. They are participating in this tournament because they are the best, and we, with all the humility in the world, will try to win and make history.”confided the former Atlético de Madrid player, already winner of a Copa Libertadores, a Brazilian championship and even a Brazilian Cup as a coach. “Luis Enrique has created a great team, it’s HIS team and the players buy into this philosophy. Winning titles with different clubs is extremely hard and I admire it enormously. On the pitch, we had disagreements, I was even sent off against his Barça, against Messi, but today I see everything he has accomplished. And when I see that, I admire him even more than before. »
“Everyone wants to win the final, and tomorrow I will start studying Paris, watching a lot of matches. I am sure that many teams have managed to neutralize PSG, but I am also certain that we will have to learn to suffer. It’s a team with great technical quality and we’re going to chase the ball. Luis Enrique’s team is impressive. I hope to shake his hand before the match. We face the winner of the Champions League, with the best coach and the best team in the world. Our only chance of defeating this opponent is to come out of a perfect match”. Asked about the possible advantage his team would have by having already played in Doha, Filipe Luis did not want to get excited. He even preferred to laugh about it: “There is almost no time difference between France and Qatar, and I can guarantee that their flight will be very comfortable. »
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