Uruguayan duo shine: Arrascaeta and compatriot scoop September awards | OneFootball

Arrascaeta is the Player of the Month, while right-back Guillermo Varela scores the most beautiful goal

The Uruguayan idol Giorgian de Arrascaeta is enjoying a great phase in his career. That’s because the number 10 for Flamengo received, this Saturday (04), the award for best player of the month, while right-back Guillermo Varela was honored with the most beautiful goal of the month.

The award, given by Betano, Flamengo’s master sponsor, was presented to the red-and-black midfielder, who scored two goals in September. One of them was the equalizer against Corinthians in the Brasileirão, which led to Flamengo’s comeback.

What goal did Varela, from Uruguay, score?

The Uruguayan right-back hit an incredible volley in the first leg of the quarterfinals against Estudiantes (Arg). So, besides being beautiful, Varela’s goal was crucial for Flamengo to qualify for the semifinals of the Libertadores.

Is the Uruguayan duo called up?

Arrascaeta and Varela are regulars for the Uruguayan National Team, coached by El Loco Bielsa. However, the duo is out of the matches against the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo takes the field from 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (05). That’s because the Rubro-Negro faces Bahia in the capital of Bahia. To stay at the top of the Brasileirão, Mengo needs to win at Arena Fonte Nova.

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