Decisive figure tilts it for Fla against Corinthians | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá struck in the 48th minute, guiding Flamengo to a 2-1 win over Corinthians at the Maracanã. The midfielder's clean finish swung control and framed a performance of craft and graft.

Following a corner, Paquetá lashed a left-footer into the top right (48.). The timing released Fla and set the agenda after a tight first half.

He stayed busy after the restart, arriving in the box to meet a cut-back, only for Hugo Souza to parry his effort (81.). Timão were stretched by his constant movement between the lines.

Paquetá finished with four attempts, two on target, and completed 77 of 87 passes, including 42 in the final third. He also made five tackles, winning four, underlining how he drove Mengão's press and possession.

The display keeps Fla on track at the summit with 57 points. They host Ind. del Valle in the Libertadores next, then face RB Bragantino in the league. Timão meet Estudiantes in the Libertadores before a league date with Fluminense.