The Champions League final is set. FlaBasquete will play in Uruguay in October.
The decision will be played in a single game on neutral ground against the winner of Quimsa vs San Lorenzo.
By Helena Petry - inThe Champions League Americas final finally has a date. FlaBasquete, undefeated in the final with eight wins in eight matches, will play in Uruguay later this month. On October 30th, Montevideo's Antel Arena will host the match.
Qualifying for the final after a historic match against Instituto Córdoba at Maracanãzinho, Orgulho da Nação had the best campaign in the competition and secured home-court advantage in the final, a best-of-three series. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unfolding coronavirus situation worldwide, the BCLA board decided to hold a single game on a neutral venue. The championship was suspended on March 13th and returns just over seven months later.
Executive Director of the Mais Querido Olympic Sports, Marcelo Vido commented on the definition.
“Flamengo secured a place in the final of the
"We've won the Champions League without losing a game, and with that, we also secured the right to decide the competition at home over two or three games. This is a very important factor for any team, and it would be no different for us. If it weren't for the pandemic, we would never have accepted the competition being decided in a single game, but considering the health of everyone involved, we understand FIBA's decision," said Vido.
Flamengo's opponent in the final has not yet been determined. Quimsa and San Lorenzo, tied in the semifinals, had their third and final match of the series postponed and will decide the second finalist on October 25th in Argentina.