Flamengo head coach Jorge Jesus described his side's Copa Libertadores triumph as "the most important title of my career".
Two goals in three minutes from Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa saw Flamengo snatch a 2-1 victory over defending champions River Plate in Lima on Saturday.
Flamengo were trailing to Rafael Santos Borre's first-half strike, until Gabriel equalised in the 89th minute and netted the winner three minutes later.
A three-time league champion with Benfica, while he also claimed silverware at Braga, Sporting CP and Al Hilal, Jesus revelled in the achievement.
"It's the most important title of my career," Jesus said post-game. "The Copa Libertadores is for South America what the Champions League is for Europe.
"Any of the teams in the continent could have won it. Now we will try to win the Brazilian Serie A, but this is undoubtedly the most important trophy."
Jesus arrived at Flamengo in June and the Brazilian side are 26 games unbeaten in all competitions as they also close in on Campeonato Brasileiro glory. "When I decided to come to Flamengo a lot of people didn't agree with me, including my friends and my agent," Jesus added.
"But I made my own decision to come without being influenced by others. If we win the Club World Cup, it will be the best year of my career."
Jesus has been linked to La Liga champions Barcelona, but the 65-year-old Portuguese boss stressed he's happy where he is right now.
"I feel very good at Flameng," he said. "I've made many friends in Brazil and the people have always treated me very well."
It was Flamengo's first Libertadores title since 1981 and Gabriel – on loan from Serie A side Inter – declared his must now go on to win even more silverware.
"Flamengo have to win the Brasileirao, win the Club World Cup," he said.
The Brazilian club next face Ceara in the league on Wednesday with Flamengo 13 points clear at the top of the table with four games to play.
Flamengo last won the league in 2009 and finished last season in second as Palmeiras lifted the title.
__mattey__
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I guess you better wear some glasses and tell me what I spell wrong
‘What you spelt’ mr man not what you spell old fool
__mattey__
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
Goan write that down in case of next time
AxrxnCR7
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
By the way bro "u" means for you its the chatting style
AxrxnCR7
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
I guess you better wear some glasses and tell me what I spell wrong
AxrxnCR7
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And go learn how to spell too[Crylaugh]
Oh my God ... Yo I know to spell better than you. I am not a sour looser like you
didadinors
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Jorge Jesus makes me smile. "The most important trophy in my career" he says. Does he really mean it? Or is he saying this just because he's won the Copa?
miwaborz
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Very talented coach , took Benfica to a lot of UEL finals but never won ..
Zeaiklr
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same
__mattey__
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
And go learn how to spell too[Crylaugh]
AxrxnCR7
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
all I can say is that u are a total looser who has no respect on anyone's opinions
AxrxnCR7
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
bro I am a madrid fan too
AxrxnCR7
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Are you kidding me?
is it you or real madrid
bigilo
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arsenal can hire this coach.
__mattey__
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
Are you kidding me?
__mattey__
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
97 trophies in total
__mattey__
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btw bro wht have you won ???
I have 13 champions league
__mattey__
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a trophy is a trophy fool, not everyone can win a Ucl
Lol they ain’t capable
AxrxnCR7
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
let me guess ntg [Crylaugh][Hitface]
AxrxnCR7
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
btw bro wht have you won ???
Sonofsoccer
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
a trophy is a trophy fool, not everyone can win a Ucl
__mattey__
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Fool Carry ucl first[Crylaugh]
SD533
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What a memorable win for Flamengo and Gabigol made his name popular with his brace, especially that quick
Nileshbhoir
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Jubacklop
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its true ure too couch
Mashue
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A champion is always a champion, great work from Barbosa and the coach Jesus. more silverwares to come but I doubt you can't win club world cup
Noble_jr
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Officially:Barça are tracking Flamengo coach after winning the final of the Copa Libertadores
raynknight
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Definitely it is Sir 👍