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Gabriel Barbosa's Late Brace Leads Flamengo to Stunning Copa Libertadores Title

Flamengo were crowned 2019 Copa Libertadores winners on Saturday after defeating holders River Plate 2-1 in Lima, Peru.

Rafael Santos Borre gave the champions a first-half advantage after smashing home Ignacio Fernandez's cutback cross after 14 minutes.

With River fully in control and Flamengo out of form on the night, Gabriel Barbosa scored two late goals to give the Brazilians the title.

"Gabigol" slotted home his first in the 89th minute and slammed home the winner in the second minute of stoppage time.

The Brazil international was sent off in the final seconds, but Gabigol was the match-winner during the most dramatic sporting climax.