Flamengo secured their place in the final of the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Saturday after defeating Pyramids of Egypt 2-0 in an intense and tactical match at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. The Copa Libertadores champions settled the match with composure and patience, and will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the world title final. Get 20% off UEFA Champions League broadcasts in Spanish on DAZN. Filipe Luis's team found the difference at key moments. After several attempts in the opposition's half, the first goal came in the 23rd minute, when Leo Pereira capitalized on a precise cross from Giorgian de Arrascaeta and headed it home from close range to open the scoring. The goal confirmed the territorial dominance of the Rio de Janeiro side, who had taken the initiative from the start. After the goal, Flamengo controlled possession with more composure and slowed the pace, while Pyramids opted for a conservative approach, waiting for an opportunity to surprise. However, in the final stretch of the first half, the African champions reacted. Krunoslav Jurcic's men managed to take control of the ball and tested goalkeeper Agustin Rossi, who responded confidently with at least two decisive saves. The clearest chance for the Egyptians came near the end of the first half, when a pass from Blati Toure left Fiston Mayele one-on-one with the goalkeeper after he outpaced Danilo. The striker shot, but Rossi appeared to maintain the lead and prevent the equalizer. A second half that confirmed their passage to the final. Pyramids' hopes vanished at the start of the second half. De Arrascaeta was decisive again, sending in a cross to the far post that Danilo converted into a 2-0 lead with a header past goalkeeper Ahmed El-Shenawy, who could do little to prevent the second goal. Despite the setback, the African team did not give up. They displayed defensive organization and made it difficult for Flamengo to play out from the back during several stretches of the second half. With half an hour remaining, Mayele again created danger after shaking off Leo Pereira's marking and shooting from close range, although once again his effort was unsuccessful against Rossi. In the final minutes, Filipe Luis took advantage of the lead to rotate the team.With five minutes remaining, he gave Pedro playing time, who returned after two months out with injuries and managed two dangerous approaches to the opposing area, leaving a good impression for what lies ahead. With this victory, Flamengo, winner of the Challenger Cup, advanced to the Intercontinental Cup final, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain, the current UEFA Champions League champions. The decisive match will be played on Wednesday, December 17, again at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.