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Flamengo and Bahia face off at the Maracanã in the 12th round of the Brasileirão

Two midfielders developed by Flamengo are fighting for a spot in the World Cup. So, the match between Flamengo and Bahia this Sunday (19) will feature Lucas Paquetá on one side and Jean Lucas on the other. This 12th-round Brasileirão match marks the first reunion of the academy products.

— My relationship with Paquetá has been great since our Flamengo days: me, the attacking midfielder, Vini Jr., Lincoln — we were always joking around, always together. Paquetá moved up first, a year older than me, and he helped me a lot when I reached the senior team — Jean Lucas said.

Did Jean Lucas and Paquetá play together at another club?

Milan (Italy) signed the playmaker, who two seasons later moved to Lyon (France). There, at the French club, Paquetá reunited with Jean Lucas, who had been sold shortly after his friend left. Besides club football, the academy products also played together in one match for the Brazilian national team.

The duo have played 17 matches together in their careers. Out of that total, they suffered only two defeats and had four draws. However, neither of them managed to provide an assist for the other teammate.

Friends, but rivals?

The defensive midfielder and the playmaker are competing for a spot in the final Brazil squad. Paquetá, however, appears to be ahead, as he was included in three of Ancelotti’s five squads. Jean Lucas, on the other hand, was called up only once, to replace the injured Joelinton.

What time is Flamengo vs Bahia?

Flamengo return to the pitch this Sunday (19), when the Rubro-Negro take on Bahia. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã in the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bahia through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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