Throngs of Palmeiras, Flamengo fans gather in Peru for highly anticipated Copa Libertadores final

VIDEO SHOWS: PALMEIRAS, FLAMENGO FANS ARRIVING AT STADIUM IN PERU FOR COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL / SOUNDBITES FROM FANS RESENDING WITH COMPLETE STORY SHOWS: LIMA, PERU (NOVEMBER 29, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 1. PALMEIRAS FANS WALKING TO ENTER MONUMENTAL STADIUM FOR COPA LIBERTADORES FINAL 2. PALMEIRAS FANS CHEERING AND CHANTING 3. FLAMENGO FANS CHEERING 4. FLAMENGO FANS WALKING THROUGH STADIUM ENTRANCE AREA 5. FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS FANS WALKING TOWARD STADIUM ENTRANCE 6. PALMEIRAS FAN CLIMBING SEPARATION FENCE TO INSULT FLAMENGO FANS 7. PALMEIRAS FAN KICKING DIVISION FENCE WHILE SHOUTING INSULTS 8. FLAMENGO FAN ARGUING WITH PALMEIRAS FAN THROUGH FENCE 9. PALMEIRAS FANS INSULTING FLAMENGO FANS 10. COUPLE MADE UP OF ONE FLAMENGO FAN AND ONE PALMEIRAS FAN KISSING WHILE SHOUTING "PEACE AND LOVE" 11. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PALMEIRAS FAN, CLAUDIO MORANDINI, SAYING: "It's a dream, it's crazy because leaving Brazil to come see this match here, for me it was a dream. I'm very happy and very confident. It's going to be a very difficult match, a very good opponent, a final, but I believe, I sincerely believe that Palmeiras will start losing, and will react in the second half, that's my guess. It's a passion and love for the club for many years, I've been following Palmeiras for almost 50 years." 12. PALMEIRAS FANS CHEERING AT CAMERA AND CHANTING 13. POLICE OFFICERS ACCOMPANYING PALMEIRAS FANS 14. FLAMENGO FANS GREETING AND CHEERING 15. (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) FLAMENGO FAN, JANIO ROLIM, SAYING: "I'm very excited, it's really a dream, and we're going to win 3-0, (with goals from) BH (Bruno Henrique), Arrascaeta and Saul." 16. POLICE OFFICERS OUTSIDE MONUMENTAL STADIUM STORY: Passion ran high in Lima as Palmeiras and Flamengo fans gathered outside Monumental Stadium on Saturday (November 29) ahead of the Copa Libertadores final.  Thousands of supporters of the two Brazilian football giants.traveled to Peru for the match, chanting and cheering as they approached the stadium. "It's a dream," said Claudio Morandini, a Palmeiras fan. While most exchanges remained spirited, moments of friction emerged, with some fans seen arguing across security fences and engaging in heated taunts. However, the mood wasn't all confrontational. One couple – a Palmeiras and a Flamengo fan – shared a kiss while proclaiming "peace and love." Flamengo fan Janio Rolim was confident about his team's chances, predicting a 3-0 victory. "I'm very excited, it's really a dream, and we're going to win," he said. Peruvian police were deployed outside the stadium to ensure security as fans from both sides eagerly awaited the much-anticipated final. (Production: Videosur, Gloria Lopez)

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