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Champion of the 2024 Copa do Brasil for Flamengo at Arena MRV, Gabigol taunted Atlético fans this Wednesday (27)

Atlético-MG and Cruzeiro are competing in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (27). However, Flamengo, the first champion at Arena MRV, was remembered by Gabigol, currently in the blue team. Before the ball rolled in the national knockout clash, Gabriel taunted the rivals by mentioning last year's competition title, won with Mengão.

Jeered by Atlético-MG fans during the warm-up, Gabigol pointed to his own chest, then made the "here" sign and mimicked the gesture of lifting a trophy, clearly alluding to last year's Copa do Brasil final. The provocation angered the fans of the current runner-up.

HOW WERE THE 2024 COPA DO BRASIL FINALS?

With Gabigol starting in both games of last year's final, Flamengo won 4-1 on aggregate. In the first leg, Gabriel shone with two goals in the 3-1 victory at Maracanã. In the return match at Arena MRV, Gonzalo Plata 'sealed' the confrontation with an unforgettable lob goal, securing the fifth Copa do Brasil title for the Most Beloved.

HAS GABIGOL BEEN PLAYING FOR CRUZEIRO?

After making history at Flamengo, Gabigol has been struggling at Cruzeiro. The forward has received few opportunities in coach Leonardo Jardim's team. Against Atlético-MG, Gabriel Barbosa once again started on the bench, being a substitute for Kaio Jorge, the blue team's standout player this season.

WHAT ARE THE COPA DO BRASIL MATCHES?

Flamengo, prioritizing the Brasileirão and Libertadores, is out of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the teams still in the competition are: Cruzeiro vs. Atlético-MG, Corinthians vs. Athletico-PR, Vasco vs. Botafogo, and Bahia vs. Fluminense. The national knockout champion will be known only in December.

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