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Overview
- Flamengo beat Cruz Azul 2–1 in Doha to lift the Derby of the Americas trophy and advance in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
- Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored both goals, with his second confirmed by goal-line technology, reaching 25 for the season and dedicating them to his newborn son.
- Center-back Léo Ortiz returned to the starting lineup, while forward Pedro traveled but remains unavailable as he follows a club medical recovery plan for a thigh injury.
- Next up is Pyramids FC on Saturday, December 13, for a place in the December 17 final against PSG at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.
- Reports note the Derby carried about US$1 million in prize money, Mexican media faulted Cruz Azul’s errors, and Flamengo celebrated online as the first Brazilian winner of the matchup.