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How many titles does Arrascaeta have with Flamengo in 2025?

Arrascaeta has improved his performance for Flamengo in the 2025 season and won both the Libertadores and the Brasileirão. According to Loco Abreu, a Botafogo idol, the midfielder will equal Zico in terms of idol status if he beats PSG (FRA) in the World Cup.

— Yes, absolutely. Arrascaeta would have to become world champion, and then he would equal Zico. Zico is the greatest, and Giorgian is close, just below. It’s like, in Argentine football, someone being close to Maradona or Messi. What Arrascaeta does is impressive, he said in an interview with La Mañana del Fútbol.

How many goals does Arrascaeta have in 2025?

Arrascaeta found the net 25 times this season and provided 20 assists. In addition, as mentioned, the midfielder won the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship this year. In other words, the player is experiencing a magical moment in his career.

Another important point is that Arrascaeta is the biggest winner in the history of Flamengo, alongside Bruno Henrique. Since the 2019 season, the Uruguayan has won 18 titles, achieving unimaginable idol status among the red-black fans.

When is the Flamengo vs PSG match?

The match between Flamengo and PSG is scheduled for 2:00 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (17th), in Doha, Qatar, for the Intercontinental final. The game will be broadcast on Rede Globo, on open TV, and on CazéTV and GETV, both on YouTube.

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