Arrascaeta on Flamengo star’s penalty vs PSG: "He doesn’t take them…" | OneFootball

What did Arrascaeta say after the Flamengo vs PSG (FRA) match?

Flamengo lost the World Cup final to PSG (FRA) after a penalty shootout. Léo Pereira was one of the Flamengo players who missed their shots. Wearing the number 10 jersey and one of the team's leaders, Arrascaeta made a point to praise the entire squad and mentioned that the defender is not used to shooting down the middle.

— Penalties are choices made in the moment. Their goalkeeper (PSG) did very well. Léo (Pereira) never shot a penalty down the middle, and the guy had the feeling to stay in the middle. We have nothing to say. We gave our best, and it wasn't our time -, said Arrascaeta after Wednesday's (17th) game.

HOW DID FLAMENGO'S PENALTY SHOOTOUT AGAINST PSG GO?

In the penalty shootout, four Flamengo players missed. Saúl, Pedro, Léo Pereira, and Luiz Araújo had their chances but were stopped by PSG's goalkeeper Safonov. As a result, the Rubro-Negro lost the World Cup final.

HOW DOES THE 2025 SEASON END FOR FLAMENGO?

Despite this defeat, the fans are quite happy with the team's performance throughout the 2025 season. In summary, Mengão won the Supercopa do Brasil, Carioca, Libertadores da América, and Brasileirão.

With the end of the World Cup, the Flamengo squad now bids farewell to Doha on the morning of this Thursday (18th), with their arrival in Rio de Janeiro expected in the evening. Thus, there is an expectation that the fans will 'embrace' and throw a beautiful celebration in the 'Marvelous City'. Finally, the players say their goodbyes and begin to enjoy their vacation.

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