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Former Flamengo Striker Gabigol Mentioned the 2024 Copa do Brasil Title at Arena MRV

After playing for Flamengo for six seasons, Gabigol decided to transfer to Cruzeiro. However, the memories of the Rubro-Negro remain vivid in the mind of the number 9. Not surprisingly, last Wednesday (15th), the player once again mentioned Fla during a match against Atlético-MG.

The situation occurred as Gabi was heading to the bench. At that moment, Atlético fans began to insult and provoke the athlete. Then came the response: “I was a champion here,” said Gabriel, making a gesture mimicking lifting a trophy, recalling the 2024 Copa do Brasil.

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It’s worth remembering that in the mentioned Copa do Brasil victory, Gabigol was a key figure. After all, the athlete scored two goals in the first leg, helping Flamengo secure a 3-1 advantage.

In the second game, Flamengo won once again, with a score of 1-0, sealing the conquest of their fifth Copa do Brasil title. It’s noteworthy that this was the first trophy lifted at Arena MRV, home of Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte.

Did Gabigol Play Against Atlético-MG in the Minas Gerais Derby?

After the exchanges with Atlético-MG fans, Gabigol entered the field at the 32nd minute of the second half. However, with the game in play, Gabi was unable to make a significant impact.

Finally, the match between Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, ended in a 1-1 draw. Thus, Gabigol’s team remained in third place with 53 points, while the Minas Gerais rival reached 33 points, in 14th place.

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