Arrascaeta hits Flamengo's all-time top 20 after stunner v Bahia; see list | OneFootball

Arrascaeta scored a stunning goal against Bahia in the 17th minute of the first half

Flamengo defeated Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19) at the Maracanã, with a stunning goal from Arrascaeta. As a result, the Uruguayan midfielder made history for the Rubro-Negro team by entering the ranking of the top 20 scorers.

Now, with the goal scored against Bahia, Arrascaeta reached the mark of 104 goals for Flamengo since 2019, when he arrived from Cruzeiro. In doing so, he matched Evaristo de Macedo's record.

GOAL AND TRIBUTE?

In addition to the stunning goal scored at the Maracanã, Arrascaeta wore the number 14 shirt in tribute to Oscar Schmidt. The former Rubro-Negro basketball player passed away last Thursday (17) due to heart problems.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 at the Maracanã this Sunday (19). As a result, the Rubro-Negro team reached 23 points and reclaimed second place in the Brazilian Championship. Leaders Palmeiras have 29 points and defeated Athletico-PR.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo shifts its focus to the Copa do Brasil. That is because the Rubro-Negro team faces Vitória on Wednesday (22), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the fifth round of the national competition.

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