Flamengo secured a 2-0 victory over Pyramids FC in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 semi-final at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Defenders Leo Pereira and Danilo scored headers assisted by Giorgian De Arrascaeta, advancing the Brazilian side to the final against Paris Saint-Germain. Pyramids showed resilience but couldn't break through Flamengo's defense.
Flamengo dominated possession from the start in their FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 semi-final against Pyramids FC on December 13, 2025, at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The Brazilian team, fresh off a 2-1 win over Cruz Azul in the Derby of the Americas, controlled the tempo and broke the deadlock in the 24th minute. Giorgian De Arrascaeta delivered a precise free-kick from the left, which Leo Pereira met with a powerful header to give Flamengo a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Pyramids, the CAF Champions League winners who had previously defeated Auckland City 3-0 and Al Ahli 3-1, stayed compact defensively and created chances on the counter. Fiston Mayele went close before the break, forcing a save from goalkeeper Agustin Rossi in a one-on-one situation. In the second half, Pyramids pushed forward with greater urgency, but Flamengo struck again in the 52nd minute. After Jorge Carrascal won a free-kick, De Arrascaeta's delivery found Danilo, who headed home from the far post to make it 2-0.
Flamengo coach Filipe Luis made substitutions around the 60th minute, bringing on Ayrton Lucas and Bruno Henrique for Alex Sandro and Everton to maintain control. Pyramids responded with changes, including Ewerton, Mohamed Reda, Mostafa Fathi, and Marwan Hamdi, but efforts from Mayele and Ahmed Atef went unrewarded. Flamengo held 68% possession in the first half and limited Pyramids to few clear opportunities.
The win sets up a blockbuster final against Paris Saint-Germain on December 17 at the same venue. Flamengo, who also won the Copa Libertadores and Brasileirao this year, have lost just one of their last 13 matches. Pyramids coach Krunoslav Jurcic praised his team's effort despite the loss.
