Flamengo wins the Copa do Brasil and guarantees a place in the Libertadores in 2023

Flamengo is the champion of the Copa do Brasil for the fourth time in a row

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo beat Clube Atlético Mineiro on penalties, after a goalless draw in regulation and extra time, and won the Copa do Brasil for the fourth time in a row. This is the club's 19th title in the competition, which is the second most important in the Brazilian football calendar, behind only the Brasileirão.

The match was very disputed, with both teams having good chances to score, but without managing to overcome the opposing defenses. Flamengo was more offensive in the first half, while Atlético-MG was better in the second half and had more chances to score in extra time.

Filipe Luís was the hero of the penalty shootout

In the penalty shootout, Flamengo converted all four of its kicks, while Atlético-MG missed two. The decisive penalty was converted by Filipe Luís, who had entered the match in the final minutes of extra time.

With the victory, Flamengo guarantees a place in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores in 2023, the most important club competition in South America.