luminense made it five consecutive Brazilian triumphs in the Copa Libertadores last year, and the smart money would be on a sixth. All three of the recent champions are back in the field – Fluminense with more attacking options than in 2023, Palmeiras with a coach (the Portuguese Abel Ferreira) who always seems able to come up with a plan, and Flamengo perhaps the overall favourites with the depth of their squad and the quality of their coach Tite. And then there are Atletico Mineiro, who finished last year as powerfully as a freight train, Sao Paulo, a club which takes pride in its
Brazilian teams plot route to Buenos Aires
Apr 12, 2024
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