Arrascaeta stunner drives Vidal wild, ex-Flamengo sends Instagram message | OneFootball

Arrascaeta scored Flamengo’s first goal against Cruzeiro at the Maracanã

Arrascaeta’s stunning goal against Cruzeiro in Flamengo’s qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals even startled Arturo Vidal. The former Flamengo player posted a video to praise the No. 10 for the play at the Maracanã last Wednesday (19).

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“The kid smashed it in! What a screamer, man!” reacted the 2022 Libertadores champion with Flamengo. Vidal, who currently plays for Colo-Colo (Chile), tagged Arrascaeta in the post made on Instagram.

How did Arrascaeta score Flamengo’s goal?

The Uruguayan received the ball in midfield, turned, and found Pedro. Then the No. 9 played it back first time to the attacking midfielder, who curled the ball into the side netting beyond Otávio, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.

Did Arrascaeta and Vidal play together at Flamengo?

Wearing Flamengo’s shirt, Vidal disappointed despite winning the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores. The midfielder played 51 matches, scored two goals, and provided three assists between 2022 and 2023. With little room in the squad, he moved to Athletico-PR.

At Furacão, “Arturito” also failed to impress. He then secured the much-desired move to Colo-Colo, the club he had long pushed for. The player even recorded a video at Flamengo asking to go to Chile, where he still plays today.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro again in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 8:30 p.m. Brasília time this Saturday (22) at Mineirão.

Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with on-site coverage from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Amazon Prime (streaming) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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