Filipe Luís’s Monaco victory over PSG reignites the former player’s desire for a Flamengo rematch in the Club World Cup.
In a remarkable achievement, coach Filipe Luís led Monaco to a 2-1 comeback victory over PSG at Parc des Princes in a match for the third round of the French Championship.
The result, significant in itself, gained an even more special meaning for Flamengo fans due to the coach’s strong connection to the Rio de Janeiro club.
Following the triumph against one of Europe’s giants, Filipe Luís, known for his deep devotion to Flamengo, publicly expressed his greatest wish: to see Flamengo in another Club World Cup final to have the chance to face PSG in a long-awaited rematch.
The Wish of the Former Flamengo Star
Asked about his relationship with Flamengo, Filipe Luís did not hesitate to show his affection and gratitude. In an interview with CazéTV, the Monaco coach stated:
I have many friends there, I have immense affection for them, everyone knows that. I’ve said it a million times. I’m really rooting for Flamengo to reach another Club World Cup final to get their rematch. I have many friends, I truly love the people at Flamengo, and I have wonderful memories.
He added, recalling his time at the Rio de Janeiro club:
Those were seven incredible years, and the opportunity they gave me to lead that project for a year is what brought me here. I am very grateful to everyone and I wish Flamengo to always be champions.
The Club World Cup Scenario
The mention of a rematch refers to the 2025 Club World Cup final, when Flamengo, with Filipe Luís still on the field, was defeated by PSG in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time and extra time.
PSG has already secured its spot in the next Club World Cup by winning the Champions League again.
For Flamengo, the path is more challenging: the team needs to win the Copa Libertadores de América to secure its place in the intercontinental competition and thus have the opportunity for a new clash with the French team.
Flamengo‘s Path in the Libertadores
Under the command of Leonardo Jardim, Flamengo is currently in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, facing Independiente del Valle (ECU).
Should they advance, Flamengo will face Corinthians or Estudiantes (ARG) in the semifinals. The grand final could be against Palmeiras, Fluminense, LDU (ECU), or Platense (ARG).
Impeccable Performance in France
While harboring this wish for his former club, Filipe Luís celebrates an impressive start to his tenure at Monaco.
With the victory over PSG, the team leads the French Championship with a 100% record in three games. Additionally, Monaco secured two victories in the Conference League, maintaining a perfect winning streak in official matches.
Filipe Luís‘s promising start on the European stage has not gone unnoticed. The M360 Team commented on the achievement:
Filipe Luís‘s start at Monaco is astonishing. He simply defeated the two biggest teams in the country – Olympique de Marseille and PSG. There couldn’t be a better start to his work. If he continues at this pace, he won’t last long at the club. Soon, a European giant will take him away.
Filipe Luís‘s passion for Flamengo remains evident, and his success as a coach adds a special flavor to the sports scene.
The projection of a possible rematch against PSG in the Club World Cup, however, depends on an impeccable performance from Flamengo in the Libertadores. Meanwhile, Monaco enjoys the promising leadership of a coach who already demonstrates great potential.
