River Plate v Palmeiras

River Plate v Palmeiras

Flamengo lift Copa Libertadores, but Brazil's players look exhausted

Danilo's header lifts Flamengo to fourth Copa Libertadores crown

Marcotti: Thankfully Oscar's heart condition has been dealt with

Flamengo lift Copa Libertadores, but Brazil's players look exhausted

Danilo's header lifts Flamengo to fourth Copa Libertadores crown

Marcotti: Thankfully Oscar's heart condition has been dealt with

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2016 Copa Libertadores, Group Stage 2016

River PlateRiver PlateRIV

0-1-0, 1 PTS

PalmeirasPalmeirasPAL

0-1-0, 1 PTS

Michael Santos - 51' Pen

Bruno Montelongo - 64'

Jean - 35'

Gabriel Jesus - 58'

Campus de Maldonado (Domingo Burgueño Miguel)

11:45 PM, 16 February 2016

Maldonado, Uruguay

Originally billed as the "final of the century," Saturday's Libertadores decider was a war of attrition -- mainly because Brazil's two top clubs are struggling to contend with a ridiculous match schedule.

Flamengo secured the 2025 Copa Libertadores title by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 on Saturday, becoming the first Brazilian team to achieve four titles in South America's top club competition.

Gab Marcotti reflects on Oscar's career now the Brazilian is set to retire due to a heart condition.

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