On one side, Victor, or rather, Saint Victor, icon of the Atletico’s faith. On the other, Filipe Luís, a fundamental player in Flamengo’s great achievements. Now, both former players who have already lifted the Copa do Brasil trophy, can play decisive roles in a new great achievement, but off the field, in other roles within their clubs.
Victor, Atlético-MG’s immortal idol and considered the greatest goalkeeper in the club’s history, currently occupies the In 2014, as a player, he played a crucial role in winning the Copa do Brasil, especially in the final against its biggest rival, Cruzeiro.
In the decision, Atlético-MG won 2-0 at Independência, with goals from Dátolo and Luan, and at Mineirão, they secured the title with a 1-0 victory, with a goal from Diego Tardelli. In that final, Victor was a true hero, not conceding goals in either of the two games and consolidating himself as one of the greatest idols in the club’s history.
Filipe Luís was one of the protagonists in winning the Copa do Brasil in 2022, lifting the cup with Flamengo after the victory over Corinthians. The former full-back was also part of the historic 2019 squad, which won the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship.
Now, but with the same objective: to guarantee, as coach, the long-awaited Copa do Brasil title in 2024, placing himself at the forefront of a challenge that promises to be one of the greatest achievements of his career with the Rio club.
In the duel between Atlético-MG and Flamengo, only one of the former players, Victor or Filipe Luís, will win the cup, but now in two different roles.
