So it's Liverpool v Flamengo on Saturday.

Flamengo are State, National, and Continental Champions already and are now going for the world title. The only competition they didn't win in South America this year was the Copa Brasil (like the FA cup). They're a good side with a strong attack - the spotlight is always on Gabriel (on loan from Inter) but Bruno Henrique is a great (and fast) striker and Arascaeta (Urugayan) is a cracking player.

If both sides were fully fit (and rested!) and on top form, I think Liverpool would be favourites but, as things stand, and with VVD doubtful I think Flamengo have a great chance. Henderson and Gomez as centre backs in the semi today looked shaky and slow.

I follow Flamengo as my second team because of the last game these two played in the final in 1981. Flamengo beat a very good Liverpool side 3-0 when a certain Zico was playing. I think it'll be closer this time.