Ayrton Lucas buoyed after strong Brasileirão display v Mirassol | OneFootball

Full-back enjoys a run of seven straight starts for Flamengo

Ayrton Lucas started in Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Mirassol on Wednesday (02), in a postponed match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão. After another strong performance, the full-back highlighted the importance of confidence for improving his displays.

What did Ayrton Lucas say about confidence on the pitch?

“We’re happy about the run, but sad for our teammate. No one likes getting injured. It’s always a difficult process. But I’m happy to be delivering on the pitch, which is the most important thing, that confidence a player has. It’s amazing — when we’re confident, everything feels lighter, not just going forward but defending too. I’m happy and I hope to stay strong until the end of the season,” said Ayrton Lucas.

Ayrton Lucas is on a run as a Flamengo starter

Ayrton Lucas is now on a run of seven matches as a Flamengo starter. The full-back took over the spot after Alex Sandro was sidelined with pain in his right calf. As a result, his teammate’s injury opened the door for the number 6’s good run of form.

His recent performances have reinforced the full-back’s importance in Leonardo Jardim’s side. However, the expectation is that Alex Sandro will compete for the position again as soon as he fully recovers. Even so, Ayrton Lucas is making the most of the opportunity to show consistency from match to match.

Ayrton Lucas’ numbers against Mirassol

Against Mirassol, Ayrton Lucas played the full 90 minutes. The full-back completed 47 of 54 passes over the course of the match. That accuracy underlines the player’s solidity in Flamengo’s build-up play.

In addition, Ayrton Lucas had 69 touches during the match at the Maracanã. He also recorded three defensive contributions and six ball recoveries. The numbers therefore show a balance between the offensive and defensive sides of his performance.

Ayrton Lucas comments on Flamengo closing in on leaders Palmeiras

With the win in the postponed match, Flamengo moved even closer to league leaders Palmeiras in the table. The São Paulo side remains top with 52 points, while Mengo sit second with 51. Ayrton Lucas therefore commented on the importance of the victory for Fla’s run in the Brasileirão.

“It’s something we talked about. Of course, we had a game in hand. But if we hadn’t managed to get this win, it wouldn’t have meant anything. We’re happy to get another home win so we can stay strong in the league. Now it’s time to rest — we’ve got a very difficult away game, and then the Libertadores,” the full-back added.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Ayrton Lucas available, Flamengo return to action this Sunday (06) to face Remo. The match kicks off at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mangueirão, in Belém, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Remo.

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