Penarol produce world football’s most incredible pre-match fan display

Penarol were once the most dominant club team in South America and can boast three World Club Cup victories over the cream of Europe, but until 2011 they hadn't featured in the final of the Copa Libertadores (South America's Champions League) since 1987.

Understandably fans of Penarol are quite excited that they are back in the final, facing Brazil's Santos over two legs. Having produced the world's largest flag (see the video, bottom) at a match in April 2011, measuring 300 metres by 48 metres, you could rely on this particular set of supporters to do something special for the home leg of the Copa Libertadores final. Check out the incredible atmosphere they generated in the Centenario Stadium…

And here is the world's biggest flag…