Lucas Paquetá to miss Flamengo's next Brasileirão match | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá received his third yellow card in the win over Corinthians and will serve an automatic suspension

Lucas Paquetá will miss Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match, against Bragantino, in the 28th round. That is because the No. 11 received his third yellow card in the 2-1 win over Corinthians. As a result, he will serve an automatic suspension in the competition.

How did the match between Flamengo and Corinthians go?

Flamengo beat Corinthians 2-1. Flamengo’s first goal was scored by Lucas Paquetá. The midfielder took advantage of a loose ball from a corner and struck it hard with his left foot in the 2nd minute of the second half. However, Corinthians found the equalizer in the 32nd minute of the second half through Gui Negão, after receiving a pass from Kaio César. As a result, the Rubro-Negro had to push for the win again in the closing stages of the match.

Flamengo’s second goal then came in the 43rd minute of the second half, with Bruno Henrique, with a header. That way, the forward secured all three points for the Rubro-Negro in the final minutes of the clash at the Maracanã.

What did the Brasileirão table look like after the win, with a goal from Lucas Paquetá?

With the win, Flamengo reached 57 points and regained the top spot in the Brasileirão. That is because Palmeiras had earlier reached 56 points in the round. As a result, the outcome at the Maracanã put the Rubro-Negro back at the top of the table. However, the advantage of just one point keeps the title race open until the end of the season.

Competition table provided by Superscore

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before the match against Bragantino, Flamengo will play in the Libertadores against Independiente del Valle. The match will be at 9:30 PM on Thursday (17), against Del Valle. Flamengo won the first leg 2-0. As a result, the Rubro-Negro can lose by as many as one goal and still qualify for the Libertadores semifinal. However, Mengão prefers not to rely on calculations and is aiming to secure qualification on the pitch.

How important is the match against Bragantino for Flamengo?

Without Lucas Paquetá, Leonardo Jardim will need to find an alternative in midfield against Bragantino. The clash takes place right after the decisive match against Del Valle on Thursday. As a result, the schedule becomes tight again for Mengão in the week following the derby against Corinthians. However, the result against Bragantino could also directly affect the battle for the top spot in the Brasileirão. So, the Rubro-Negro fans have two crucial matches to follow in just a few days.

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