AS Monaco, led by former Rubro-Negro coach Filipe Luís, used its social media channels to send a message of support to Flamengo ahead of their decisive match in the Libertadores.
The atmosphere is one of total concentration for Flamengo ahead of Thursday’s (17) decisive clash against Independiente del Valle.
In a match vying for a spot in the Libertadores semifinals, the fans received an unexpected and nostalgic boost: a public declaration of support directly from AS Monaco, the French club currently managed by idol Filipe Luís.
The gesture, published on the European club’s official profile, reinforces the strong emotional bond that the former Mengão coach still maintains with the Rio de Janeiro club.
The post, which featured a photo of Filipe Luís on the sidelines, was enthusiastically received by Flamengo fans, who fondly remember the victorious era under the coach’s leadership.
Monaco’s Recognition
Through its official channels, the club from the Principality showed its awareness of the Rubro-Negro’s important match. The message was short and direct:
Sending the coach’s energy to the Nation. Good luck in today’s decisive match, Flamengo! #GloriaEterna | #Libertadores
The initiative highlights Filipe Luís‘s identification with the team he led to absolute success in the 2025 season, winning important titles such as the Libertadores itself and the Brazilian Serie A.
The repercussion on social media was immediate, with fans thanking the coach and the French institution for their affection.
Success in France
Since taking over AS Monaco in July, after leaving Flamengo in March 2026, Filipe Luís has achieved significant results.
The coach remains undefeated this season and leads Ligue 1, consolidating a promising start to his work in European football.
His current success reaffirms the tactical prowess the professional had already demonstrated during his victorious tenure at Gávea.
Maracanã Scenario
Flamengo takes the field at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) aiming to confirm their progression to the next phase of the continental competition.
Thanks to their 2-0 victory in the first leg, played at altitude in Quito, the Rubro-Negro team holds a comfortable advantage.
The team can lose by up to one goal against Independiente del Valle to secure qualification.
Should the aggregate score end in a tie, the spot will be decided by a penalty shootout.
You can follow the full coverage of this decisive duel through the M360 Team.
The focus is now entirely on the Maracanã, while Filipe Luís continues his work in Europe, preparing Monaco for their clash against RC Lens, which takes place this Friday (18) in the French league.
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