Game changer: Varela nets in fourth different competition for Flamengo | OneFootball

How many goals has right-back Varela scored with the Sacred Mantle?

Right-back Guillermo Varela scored, on Thursday (18), his first goal with the red-black shirt in the Libertadores. Thus, the Uruguayan reached his fourth goal for Flamengo, each one in a different competition.

Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) face off at Maracanã, for the first match of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Pedro scored the first goal and, in the second, Ayrton Lucas crossed a ball perfectly for Varela to hit an unstoppable volley past Muslera.

What are Varela's goals for Flamengo?

In addition to the four goals, it's worth noting that Varela has 112 matches with the Flamengo shirt and five assists. Thus, the right-back has already renewed his contract with the club until 2027, when he will be 34 years old.

When will the return match be?

With Varela available, Flamengo travels to La Plata, in Argentina, for the return match against Estudiantes. Therefore, the teams duel at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, next Thursday (25).

Again, the clash between Flamengo and Estudiantes will be broadcasted by ESPN, on cable, and by Disney+, on streaming. However, Coluna do Fla brings complete coverage of the match, which starts at 21:30 (Brasília time).

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