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What did Lucas Paquetá say to Danilo?

Lucas Paquetá broke his scoring drought in this return to Flamengo. The goal from the Cria do Ninho was part of the build-up to Mengão’s triumph over Botafogo on Sunday (15). After the classic, the midfielder shared behind-the-scenes details of a conversation he had with Danilo, saying that he always tends to have good luck playing at Estádio Nilton Santos.

— I’m very happy. I even mentioned to Danilo before the game that this stadium brings me luck, I’ve already scored goals here for the Brazilian National Team in the Copa América and for Flamengo. I told him about it and managed to score again. I’m extremely happy with the achievement and with Fla’s qualification for the semifinals of the Carioca -, declared Lucas Paquetá in an interview with ‘FlamengoTV’.

HOW WAS LUCAS PAQUETÁ’S GOAL IN THE FLAMENGO VS BOTAFOGO MATCH?

Lucas Paquetá’s first goal in this return to Flamengo came at 19 minutes into the first half. On that occasion, the midfielder took advantage of a pass from Bruno Henrique at the edge of the box and struck first time, giving goalkeeper Neto no chance.

WATCH LUCAS PAQUETÁ’S GOAL IN THE FLAMENGO VS BOTAFOGO MATCH

HOW WAS THE FLAMENGO VS BOTAFOGO MATCH, FOR THE CARIOCA QUARTERFINALS?

In addition to Lucas Paquetá’s goal, Flamengo also scored a second with Erick Pulgar, with a header, in the second half. Botafogo even found the net with Barboza, but the score ended 2-1 for Mengão. Thus, the Rubro-Negro will face Madureira in the semifinals of the Carioca.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Before the Carioca, however, Flamengo returns to the pitch for a decisive match in the Recopa Sudamericana. In short, Mengo faces Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Argentina. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the first leg on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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