Arrascaeta hits 100 for Flamengo, says: We must play better | OneFootball

Arrascaeta scored Flamengo’s second goal in the victory over Madureira

Flamengo defeated Madureira 3-0 this Sunday (22), in the first leg of the Carioca semifinal. The scorer of the second goal for the red-and-black in the match, Arrascaeta reached the milestone of 100 goals with the Sacred Mantle. Despite celebrating the achievement, the number 10 admitted that the team is still playing below the level expected by the fans.

— Happy to reach such an important milestone wearing this shirt. We know better than anyone that football is about the moment. What’s past is behind us, now it’s 2026. We have to forget everything that happened, we know we’re below where we could be — he said, before concluding:

— We talked today in the locker room, we have to get back to playing better, to have better performances. This is the team that won almost everything last year. It’s about training, work, and dedication — concluded Arrascaeta.

How was Arrascaeta’s goal scored?

Arrascaeta started the game against Madureira on the bench, being brought on by Filipe Luís right after halftime. Then, at 19 minutes into the second half, Samuel Lino was brought down inside the box, and the referee awarded a penalty for Fla. For the kick, the number 10 struck masterfully, leaving goalkeeper Neguete with no chance.

What are Arrascaeta’s numbers in 2026?

Arrascaeta scored his second goal of the season for Flamengo in 2026. Before that, the player had already found the net against Internacional, also from the penalty spot, but in the Brazilian Championship. So far, the Uruguayan has not provided any assists.

How was the match between Flamengo and Madureira?

Flamengo went into halftime to boos from the crowd at Maracanã, after failing to score in the first half. However, the Rubro-Negro came back strong in the second half. Thus, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, and Luiz Araújo scored in the 3-0 victory.

With this result, Flamengo now has a wide advantage over Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca semifinal. Filipe Luís’s team can now even lose by two goals in the second leg and still reach the State Championship final.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the pitch this Thursday (26) to face Lanús, in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The decisive match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.

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