Lucas Paquetá makes surprise move after award in Flamengo v Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

What did Lucas Paquetá do after Flamengo vs Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16?

Lucas Paquetá was chosen as the standout player in the clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. After scoring Flamengo’s equalizer against the team from Minas Gerais, the midfielder received the man of the match award. However, amid the situation, the Ninho graduate disagreed with having received the honor.

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HOW DID LUCAS PAQUETÁ PERFORM IN FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

At Mineirão, coach Leonardo Jardim started with Lucas Paquetá as an option on the bench. Then, in the second half, the midfielder came on and, shortly after entering the field, became the standout player in the match.

As soon as Paquetá came on, Flamengo won a free kick. Ayrton Lucas sent the ball into the box, and Léo Ortiz headed it against the post. On the rebound, the ball fell to the feet of Flamengo’s number 20, who picked out the top corner past Cruzeiro’s goalkeeper.

WHAT IS LUCAS PAQUETÁ’S CURRENT SITUATION?

It is important to point out that Lucas Paquetá returned to action last Sunday (09) after recovering from a muscle injury suffered while playing for Brazil in the World Cup. As a result, the player featured for a few minutes in Flamengo’s win over Vitória at the Maracanã, followed by the match against Cruzeiro.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN THE FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO LIBERTADORES TIE?

With Lucas Paquetá’s goal, Flamengo drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro at Mineirão. As a result, neither team has an advantage going into the decisive clash at the Maracanã. Whoever wins next Wednesday (19) will advance to the Libertadores quarterfinals. Finally, if the score is level again, the tie will be decided on penalties.

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