Erick Pulgar's battered face after Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores | OneFootball

What did Erick Pulgar’s face look like after Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro?

Erick Pulgar is one of the ‘engines’ in Flamengo’s midfield. Against Cruzeiro, this Wednesday (19), it was no different. Because of all the effort he put in on the pitch, the defensive midfielder helped Mengão win the match and advance to the Libertadores quarterfinals, but he left the field worse for wear.

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After the final whistle, the players passed through the interview area at the Maracanã, better known as the ‘mixed zone’. So, when it was Erick Pulgar’s turn, it was possible to notice scratch marks on the player’s face.

HOW DID THE INCIDENT WITH ERICK PULGAR HAPPEN IN FLAMENGO VS. CRUZEIRO, IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Erick Pulgar played all 90 minutes of Wednesday’s (19) match. Deep into stoppage time, the Chilean challenged João Costa for the ball, which ended in a ‘collision’ between the players.

Before that challenge, in fact, Erick Pulgar had also been involved in hard plays with Gerson and Matheus Pereira. In that way, the No. 5 was a key piece in Mengão’s Libertadores victory.

HOW DID FLAMENGO QUALIFY FOR THE LIBERTADORES QUARTERFINALS?

The two-legged tie between Flamengo and Cruzeiro began at Mineirão Stadium, where it ended in a 1-1 draw. Then, this Wednesday (19), Rubro-Negro hosted the Minas Gerais side at the Maracanã.

Flamengo’s first half was a ‘massacre’ against Cruzeiro, with Arrascaeta scoring a stunning goal. In the second half, Lucas Romero unleashed a rocket and leveled the score. However, Samuel Lino scored a beautiful goal, sealing Mengão’s victory. Now, Fla await the winner of Independiente del Valle (ECU) and Tolima (COL) in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.