Pedro could equal Gabigol’s Flamengo Libertadores record against Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Pedro could equal Gabigol’s Flamengo Libertadores record when Flamengo host Cruzeiro in Wednesday’s last-16 second leg.

Following the weekend win, Pedro said the result had boosted confidence for midweek, that winning away matched the aim of closing on Palmeiras, and that Cruzeiro are a strong side. He added the squad would work over the next two days to arrive strong and try to get the result at home.

Gabigol is Flamengo’s all-time Libertadores top scorer with 30. Pedro has 28 and would draw level if he scores twice on Wednesday.

The striker is also three short of matching Gabigol as the competition’s leading Brazilian marksman. Gabigol, now at Santos, has 31 in the tournament.

On Sunday 16, Pedro scored twice in a 5-1 win over Mirassol in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, moving joint top of the league scoring chart with Athletico-PR’s Kevin Viveros on 14 goals.

Kick-off at the Maracanã is 21:30 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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