Arrascaeta hails fans, targets Flamengo surge in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Arrascaeta valued the victory over Palmeiras and already focused on Flamengo's upcoming challenges

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 3-2 this Sunday (19), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 29th round of the Brasileirão. After the final whistle, Arrascaeta highlighted the importance of the positive result and praised the support of the red-black fans, who filled the stadium and prepared a special reception with banners and posters at the teams' entrance.

— First of all, happy with the atmosphere that was created, the connection with the fans who played along today. This is a great role and we leave happy because for us it was a final. As I said, now we have ten more finals left, I believe they are -, he said, before continuing.

— Every game is very important, the next one will be against Fortaleza there. That's how we have to think, step by step. Now we have the Libertadores, it's another story. But these afternoons at Maracanã are incredible -, concluded Arrascaeta.

Besides being decisive in the match, the Uruguayan midfielder is experiencing the best moment of his career. With the goal scored, the number 10 equaled Kaio Jorge in the Brasileirão top scorer list, both with 15 goals. Also leading in assists, with 12, Arrascaeta has 20 goals and 15 decisive passes in 51 games in the 2025 season.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores da América. This Wednesday (22), the red-black team faces Racing (ARG), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the continental tournament.

As usual, Coluna do Fla gathers all the information about the match, scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time). Additionally, the broadcast of the decisive duel for the Libertadores will be made by TV Globo, on open TV, and by GETV, on YouTube.

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