It’s time for the South American football fixture of the season. An entire continent captivated by 90 minutes of pure football lust as the best play two club teams from the CONMEBOL confederation to determine the very best. This year two Brazilian teams, Flamengo and Athletico-PR, play out the fixture at Estadio Monumental in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
What time is the Copa Libertadores 2022 Final game?
The game is currently scheduled to start at 5 am (AEST) in the earlier hours on Sunday morning on the 30th. Obviously, with the game taking place in Ecuador, there’s a substantial time difference between there and our locale.
If you don’t want to wake up that early, then you needn’t worry. Both streaming platforms, Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now have comprehensive on-demand capabilities, meaning you can recall the action at a more convenient time.
| Event | Date | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Flamengo vs Athletico-PR | LIVE: Sun, Oct 30th – 5:00am AEST | Foxtel / Kayo / beIN Sports |
Which live streaming services will show Copa Libertadores 2022 Final?
This game is carried by beIN Sports here in Australia, so that means you’ll be able to access German football through our friends at Kayo and Foxtel. Both of these providers work through your traditional TV methods and streaming alternatives.
| Streaming Service | Copa Libertadores 2022 |
|---|---|
| beIN Sports Connect | Yes |
| Kayo Sports | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Foxtel Now from Telstra | No |
| Kayo from Telstra | No |
| Stan Sport | No |
| Nine | No |
| Optus Sports | No |
| Amazon | No |
| Sports Flick | No |
| DAZN | No |
Copa Libertadores 2022 Final live – how to watch online
As touched upon, you’ll need to obtain access to the beIN Sports channels and there’s a multitude of ways to do so.
This sports streaming service is available through both Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now, giving you some choice as to who you want to do business with. Kayo offers a 7-day free trial of their service meaning that in theory, you could sign up purely to watch this game and leave after the duration expires. However, the service is very modestly priced, with subscriptions starting at $25 per month.
Foxtel Now is a similar system and tact to Kayo’s offering as it steps away from the traditional set-top box method the company used to be famous for. They are a little more generous with their free trial giving out 10 days of free access, meaning you can watch a decent amount of sports content before and after the Copa Libertadores final.
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Copa Libertadores 2022 Final preview: Flamengo vs Athletico-PR
Brazil has yet again continued its stranglehold on the Copa Libertadores by making it an all-Brazil final for the third consecutive year. Athletico Paranaense is making their first appearance in the game since 2005, while Flamengo looks to right the wrongs of losing the 2021 final 2-1 to Palmeiras.
The game will be shown here on beIN Sports in Australia, meaning you can watch it through the means of Kayo Sports or Foxtel Now. Unlike prior editions of this CONMEBOL Libertadores tournament, this will be contested over a single match.
Can Pedro Score Again?
Flamengo’s 25-year-old striker has been in the type of form this season that exhausts the dictionary for adjectives. Superb, and amazing, the man from Rio de Janeiro has truly never looked back after re-joining his boyhood club in 2020. The 2022 campaign has reaped an even more illustrious goal tally across various competitions. Remarkably, he’s got 12 goals in 12 appearances en route to the Copa Libertadores final. Can he notch up another to help his team win the trophy here?
Can Fernandinho Finally Win with Athletico-PR?
Everyone of a Manchester City persuasion adored Fernandinho. Five Premier League titles in nine years made him a kingpin within the sky-blue midfield as he continually developed his game to adapt to the ever-changing game and keep his aging legs competitive. The 37-year-old returned to the club he started his professional career, to help them go forward. However, in the back of his mind, he’ll know that he won trophies with Shakhtar Donetsk and Man City, yet never in his native Brazil.
History of Flamengo vs. Athletico-PR
Given that both teams play in the top echelons of Brazilian football, it’s no surprise this fixture is regularly contested. Flamengo is historically the most successful team out of the two with seven domestic titles and two prior triumphs in the Copa Libertadores. Club Athletico Paranaense soccer fans are not without their victory memories, having lifted the national cup competition in 2019.
These clubs actually played each other in the Copa Libertadores before, in the 2017 group stage where the teams swapped 2-1 victories, both succeeding at home. Diego and Thiago Heleno scored for their respective teams and are still turning out for their clubs five years on.
Despite not being one of the starting eleven players at Paranaense, Marcelo Cirino will be an interesting figure come to the opening whistle. The 30-year-old forward is currently in his second stint with the club, but arguably was in his prime form five years ago when he was on loan at Flamengo.
Flamengo key players
Giorgian de Arrascaeta might be an Uruguayan full international, yet he’s a Flamengo hero through and through. His speed control of the football allows him to make insightful runs throughout a game of football. This has led him to be one of the most creative players in the Brazilian Serie A division, having made 10 assists in the league already.
There’s no doubt that his work is appreciated by another fan favourite, Gabriel Barbosa. Despite his time at Inter Milan falling below expectations, Barbosa has enjoyed a very prolific career since returning to Brazil. This included being named the Player of the Year in the 2021 Copa Libertadores and becoming the top scorer in the 2019 and 2021 editions.
Athletico-PR key players
Athletico-PR has a relatively big squad at Luiz Felipe Scolari’s disposal. The veteran Brazilian manager has not been afraid to rotate the pack on the route to the final. David Terans and Pablo have shown a willingness to adapt and perform when needed, despite not necessarily starting every game. The young Uruguayan, Terans scored one of the crucial goals in the Libertadores semi-final to put them in this position to become the best in South America.
