Jorginho jokes about Arrascaeta’s 2025 Flamengo form: "Be grateful" | OneFootball

Arrascaeta scored both goals for Flamengo this Wednesday (10)

Arrascaeta was once again decisive in a Flamengo match this Wednesday (10), in the 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul (MEX), in the Intercontinental. After the match, Jorginho was asked about the Uruguayan's performance in 2025 and, thus, heaped praise on the number 10.

— Talking about him is easy, right (laughs). The guy is having a wonderful year, a magical moment in his career, and we just have to be grateful. I even joked with him, that even when he doesn’t want to score, the ball comes back to him. So it’s a sensational moment, he has to enjoy it and we have to enjoy it — he said, before concluding:

— But he’s a very unique player, with incredible quality, game understanding, intelligence. I believe there are only words of praise and we really have to enjoy it. I’m enjoying being able to play with players of such quality, and he deserves everything that’s happening — concluded Flamengo.

How did Arrascaeta perform against Cruz Azul?

Starting the match, Arrascaeta was the main name for Flamengo in the game against Cruz Azul. After all, the Uruguayan scored both goals for the Rubro-Negro in the Intercontinental quarterfinals.

The first goal scored by Arrascaeta came at 15 minutes into the first half, after a defensive error by Cruz Azul. In addition, with the score tied at 1-1, the number 10 found the net again at 25 minutes into the second half, after an assist from Cebolinha.

What are Arrascaeta's numbers in 2025?

Arrascaeta is the standout player for Flamengo in the 2025 season. With the two goals scored this Wednesday (10), the Uruguayan reached 25 goals this year, in addition to 18 assists. The number 10 was even the runner-up top scorer in the Brasileirão.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (13) to face Pyramids (EGY), in the Intercontinental semifinal. The match is scheduled for 2:00 PM (Brasília time), at Al Rayyan Stadium, in Doha, Qatar.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo match.

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