Flamengo send message to Erick Pulgar, sparks reactions online | OneFootball

Pulgar scored two goals in the last two games for Flamengo

Flamengo qualified for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca after eliminating Botafogo 2-1 at the Nilton Santos Stadium last Sunday (15). After the quarterfinal match, the red-black team praised midfielder Erick Pulgar, who scored the second goal.

“He is mean and makes you smile”, said Flamengo on X, formerly Twitter. As a result, many red-black fans commented on the post and praised the Chilean midfielder's performance, who scored the second goal against Botafogo last Sunday (15).

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

Last Sunday (15), Flamengo was tied with Botafogo 1-1 at the Nilton Santos Stadium. As a result, the game was heading to penalties to decide the spot in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. However, Erick Pulgar scored and secured the qualification for the Most Beloved.

HOW IS PULGAR'S SEASON GOING?

Erick Pulgar has played eight games this season for Flamengo. During this period, the 32-year-old midfielder scored two goals: the first against Vitória, away from home, in the Brasileirão. Shortly after, in the following match, he scored against Botafogo in the Campeonato Carioca.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Erick Pulgar available, Flamengo is preparing to face Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19), in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. Therefore, Coluna do Fla provides all the game information, which starts at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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