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Flamengo and PSG Face Off This Wednesday (17)

Flamengo has begun preparations to face PSG (FRA) this Wednesday (17) in the grand final of the Intercontinental Club Championship. In pursuit of their second world title, coach Filipe Luís has a special 'trump card' for the match against the French: Luiz Araújo.

This is because Luiz Araújo knows PSG well, having played in French football for four years wearing the Lille (FRA) jersey. Additionally, in the 2020/21 season, the current Flamengo player played a key role in winning the national championship, surpassing the Parisian team itself.

How Did Luiz Araújo Join Lille?

Discovered by Mirassol, Luiz Araújo gained prominence with the São Paulo jersey, being signed by Lille in 2017. The French team paid 10.5 million euros (around R$ 38 million at the time). In France, the current Flamengo player played 136 matches, scoring 18 goals and providing eight assists.

Will Luiz Araújo Start in the Flamengo vs. PSG Game?

Luiz Araújo is available to Filipe Luís for the grand final between Flamengo and PSG. The number 7 is even competing for a starting position with Gonzalo Plata and Jorge Carrascal, who can also play on the right side of the red-black attack.

What is Flamengo's Next Game?

With Luiz Araújo available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (17) to face PSG (FRA). The grand final of the Intercontinental takes place at 2 PM (Brasília time), at Al Rayyan Stadium, in Doha, Qatar.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. PSG game.

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