Samuel Lino closes in on a double-double after Flamengo see off Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Flamengo knocked Cruzeiro out of the Libertadores with a goal from Samuel Lino at the Maracanã

Flamengo’s qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals featured another goal from Samuel Lino, who is closing in on a ‘double-double’. The term is used when a player reaches double digits in both assists and goals. Cruzeiro lost 2-1 at the Maracanã in the round of 16.

As a result, the number 16 now has nine goals and ten assists in 39 matches this year, a tally that is approaching the statistical peak of his career. That’s because at Gil Vicente (POR), the winger scored 14 goals and set up teammates on five occasions in 38 matches in 2021/22.

What else has Samuel Lino achieved this season for Flamengo?

As a result, no one in the red-and-black squad has as many assists as Lino, who also leads the team in big chances created: 16 this season. So, the forward trails only Pedro in direct goal involvements: 19 to 30.

Did Pedro also reach any milestone against Cruzeiro?

In the win that secured qualification, the number 9 provided two assists against the Minas Gerais side. As a result, the player reached eight goal involvements in knockout matches this year, making the center-forward the leader among all Série A players in that category.

Did Flamengo also climb in the stats by eliminating Cruzeiro?

With the 2-1 win, Mengão moved clear in second place among Brazilian teams that have knocked other Brazilian clubs out of the Libertadores the most. The Most Beloved has sent nine clubs home, while Palmeiras has done it 12 times.

How is Flamengo performing at home in the Libertadores?

The win at the Maracanã took the Most Beloved to ten goals in four matches this year, in addition to having won all of those games. In 2025, however, Fla found the net only eight times in six matches.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro and Samuel Lino available, Flamengo will face Cruzeiro again in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The ball starts rolling at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (22) at Mineirão.

Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match with on-site coverage from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Amazon Prime (streaming) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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