Jorge Jesus Aims Dig at Liverpool’s Champions League Triumph Ahead of Potential Flamengo Clash

Flamengo boss Jorge Jesus has taken a sly dig at Liverpool’s Champions League final victory over Tottenham last June, as he prepares for a potential clash with the Reds in the Club World Cup this December.

The veteran Portuguese boss, who has been a manager for close to 30 years, added to his substantial trophy haul this past weekend when his side dramatically fought back from a goal down to beat River Plate 2-1 in a dramatic Copa Libertadores final.

The Brazilian side found themselves a goal behind until the 89th minute when Gabriel Barbosa’s quickfire brace sealed a historic victory for Flamengo – despite the forward being later sent off for dissent.

Jesus has had run-ins in the past with Liverpool during his time at Benfica, and after this latest success, wasted no time in stirring the pot ahead of a potential clash in the Club World Cup.

“This final has been seen by 186 countries in the world, by millions and millions, and whoever saw it will realise the level it had,” Jesus said, in quotes carried by the Liverpool Echo.

“(Compared to) the last Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham, this one had more technical, tactical content, and a much more beautiful colour than this final in Madrid, where I saw it live.”

Both sides have automatically qualified for the semi-final stage of the Club World Cup, though neither side currently know who their opponents will be.

It’s likely that the pair will make it through to the final, given their form domestically and in their respective continental competitions, which takes place on 21 December at the Education City Stadium, Qatar.

They have met previously – in the 1981 Intercontinental Cup final, the predecessor to the Club World Cup – with Flamengo emerging as comfortable 3-0 winners.

However, the Reds will be expecting a different outcome should the pair face off against one another, with Jurgen Klopp’s side having lost only one game all season.

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