Lucas Paquetá nears historic milestone for Flamengo, full breakdown | OneFootball

If he takes the field against Vitória, Lucas Paquetá will reach his hundredth game for Flamengo

Lucas Paquetá has barely returned, but he can already break a historical barrier. If Filipe Luís fields the midfielder in this Tuesday's (10) game against Vitória, it will be the hundredth match of the homegrown talent with the Sacred Mantle of Rubro-Negro. Although the athlete's first stint at the club was during a 'lean period', the numbers are positive.

The player debuted in the professional team in 2016, transferred to Milan (ITA) in 2018, and returned now in 2026. In total, there are 99 games with the Sacred Mantle of Flamengo, with 47 wins, 34 draws, and 18 losses. Additionally, Lucas Paquetá scored 18 goals for his beloved club.

WILL THE DROUGHT BE BROKEN?

The most expensive signing in Brazilian football history hasn't scored with the Flamengo jersey since October 21, 2018. On that occasion, Mengão thrashed Paraná 4-0 away in the Brasileirão. Since then, Paquetá has played six more games for the Rubro-Negro eight years ago and three more in the current stint. In other words, it's time for the drought to be broken.

Paquetá came close to scoring for Flamengo in 2026. Against Corinthians in the Supercopa, the midfielder missed a goal in the small area. Later, against Sampaio Corrêa in the Carioca, the number 20 hit the post after a beautiful play with the forward and childhood friend Pedro Guilherme.

DOES SALVADOR BRING GOOD MEMORIES FOR PAQUETÁ?

Speaking of long-standing relationships, Paquetá has fond memories of Salvador, where Flamengo plays this Tuesday (10) against Vitória. Against the same opponent in 2018, the midfielder received a pass from his friend Vini Jr and, in 15 seconds, scored the fastest goal in Mengão's history in Brasileirões.

Now, Paquetá hopes to repeat the feat this Tuesday (10) when Flamengo faces Vitória starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) in the third round of the Brasileirão. The Coluna do Fla will, of course, provide full coverage of the match directly from Salvador.

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