A few days before the Grand Final of the Copa Libertadores, the Peruvian capital became the scene of violent clashes between factions of the Flamengo and Palmeiras fans, the two Brazilian teams that will compete for the title.

With a toll of injuries and arrests yet to be determined, the streets of Lima were the battlefield where the followers of both clubs clashed with extreme violence.

The news, which has set off security alarms in the city, reports that the fans took over several sectors of Lima, staging a brutal fight that included the use of chairs, stones and combos.

Images of the riots, which have quickly gone viral, show large groups of Brazilian fans engaged in a pitched brawl that overshadows the continental football festival.

With bottles, fists and kicks! Flamengo and Palmeiras fans took over Lima prior to the Copa Libertadores final

Concern is growing among Peruvian authorities as the date of the match approaches, scheduled for this Saturday, November 29 at the Monumental Stadium in Lima.

The final, which defines the Conmebol Libertadores champion, has been marred by the violence unleashed in the hours prior to the expected duel.

The security authorities have already announced that they will reinforce operations in the areas where fans gather and the routes to the stadium.

The Peruvian Police seeks to prevent these acts of violence from being repeated and guarantee the tranquility of the inhabitants and the security of the sporting event.

The final between Flamengo and Palmeiras this Saturday, November 29, will start at 4 pm.

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