Flamengo Matches Pelé’s Santos Record with Libertadores and Brasileirão Titles
Flamengo has made history in Brazilian football by achieving a remarkable feat. On December 3, 2025, the club secured an early title in the Brasileirão, equaling a record held by Pelé’s Santos. This moment marks Flamengo as only the second club in Brazil to win both the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles in the same year on two occasions.
Historical Achievements
Santos first accomplished this in consecutive years, 1962 and 1963. Flamengo previously achieved this prestigious double in 2019. That year, they clinched the Libertadores by defeating River Plate in a memorable comeback match held in Lima, Peru, and set a points record in the Brasileirão.
Recent Performances
In the previous season, Botafogo matched the historic achievement by winning both titles, but it remains their sole success. Across South America, several clubs have claimed this double more than once. These include:
- Peñarol (Uruguay) – 3 times
- Nacional (Uruguay) – 2 times
- River Plate (Argentina) – 2 times
- Boca Juniors (Argentina) – 2 times
Flamengo’s Recent Records
In recent years, Flamengo has consistently matched or surpassed records set by Santos. In 2023, Flamengo extended its remarkable streak by scoring in 25 consecutive Libertadores matches, surpassing Santos’ record of 24 consecutive matches between 1962 and 1984. Furthermore, Flamengo holds the title for the most goals scored by a Brazilian club in World Cups, with 20 goals, while Santos recorded 18 goals.
Upcoming Matches
As champions of the Libertadores and Brasileirão, Flamengo has one more challenge in 2025. They will face Cruz Azul from Mexico on December 10 in the Intercontinental Cup. The winner of this match will go on to compete against Pyramids FC of Egypt for the chance to face Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Flamengo, a World Champion since 1981, aims to secure its second championship title in this prestigious tournament.
