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Cebolinha Shook the Nets in the Flamengo vs. Sampaio Corrêa Game

Flamengo returned to winning ways in 2026 this Saturday (07), after thrashing Sampaio Corrêa 7-1, in the sixth round of the Carioca. After the match, Everton Cebolinha acknowledged that the Rubro-Negro started the season in 'slow motion' and made a promise to the Nation.

— We are a very victorious group, players with a lot of time and great privilege. We push ourselves a lot internally, we weren't doing very well at the start of the season. We had this start with little time, today Filipe gave the squad a greater rotation -, he said, before concluding:

— It was a very good game, thank God I scored another goal today, being able to help the team. A group as victorious as ours is always aiming for more and more, and this year is no different. This year we will fight for everything -, concluded Cebolinha.

How Was Cebolinha's Performance in the Flamengo vs. Sampaio Corrêa Game?

Cebolinha started the game between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa on the bench, as Samuel Lino was in the starting lineup. Thus, the number 11 entered the field at the 24th minute of the second half, replacing Lucas Paquetá.

In this way, Cebolinha needed only one minute on the field to shake the nets, scoring Flamengo's fifth goal in the match. On the occasion, Emerson Royal crossed to the head of the number 11, who 'tested' it into the right corner of the opposing goalkeeper.

What Is Cebolinha's Situation at Flamengo?

Cebolinha continues to seek to establish himself as a permanent starter in Flamengo's attack. This is because the number 11 is still competing for a position with Samuel Lino, the second-largest investment in Mengão's history. It is worth noting that, on several occasions, Filipe Luís has emphasized the player's importance to the squad.

What Is Flamengo's Next Game?

With Cebolinha available, Flamengo returns to the field this Tuesday (10) to face Vitória. The match between the rubro-negros takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Barradão, for the third round of the Brasileirão.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Vitória, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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