LIMA, Peru (AP) — Former Juventus defender Danilo scored a second-half goal and Flamengo downed Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.

Danilo, who also spent time in Europe with Real Madrid and Manchester City, scored on a header in the 67th minute.

“I scored the goal for the team of my life,” said Danilo, who joined the Rio de Janeiro club this year after a 14-season career in Europe. “I knew we were going to have a set-piece opportunity and I was able to take advantage of it.”

Danilo, became the first player to win twice both the Copa Libertadores and the UEFA Champions League.

“They are all very difficult. I don’t remember much about the previous ones, but this one has been very difficult,” said the 34-year-old defender, who won the Libertadores in 2011 with S

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