Mengão in the Intercontinental U-20; see who the Mais Querido can face
Mengão was champion of the U-20 Libertadores with a 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors, in Uruguay
By Flamengo Communication - inBy winning the Conmebol Libertadores U-20 Championship, Mengão qualified for the Intercontinental Cup in that category. But who will face the Mais Querido? Porto (POR), Milan (ITA), Nantes (FRA), and Olympiacos (GRE) are still competing in the UEFA Youth League. In the semifinals, Porto will face Milan and Nantes will face Olympiacos.
It is worth noting that in the first two editions of the Intercontinental U-20, the club that won the Libertadores U-20 hosted the single game.
In the grand final of the 20 U-2024 Libertadores, Mengão defeated Boca Juniors 2-1, coming from behind, and took the title. The red-and-black goals were scored by Shola and Lorran.
The Nest Boys disembarked in Rio de Janeiro on Monday morning and were celebrated by the red-blacks present.
- We really value the team's collective spirit. Naturally, some players shine individually. Thank God I was able to score the goals and do well. It's the result of our hard work. Now we rest, celebrate... Let's focus on the Brazilian Championship, the Carioca Championship, and then the World Cup," said defender and captain Iago, one of the competition's top scorers with four goals.