Erick Pulgar causes stir at Sapucaí before Flamengo’s Recopa match | OneFootball

What happened to Erick Pulgar after leaving Sapucaí?

The midfielder Erick Pulgar took advantage of his time off to enjoy one of the days of the samba school parades at Marquês de Sapucaí. On his way to the Sambadrome, the Flamengo player ended up causing a bit of a ‘commotion’ at the venue.

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In videos circulating on social media, Flamengo fans and supporters caused a ‘commotion’ when they saw Erick Pulgar. That’s because people tried to get close to the player, who was surrounded by security guards.

Even with the barrier formed, Erick Pulgar still reached out to shake hands with some fans and even posed for photos. In the end, the midfielder left the Sambadrome to an ovation from those present. Besides the number 5, Carrascal also appeared in the video.

What is Erick Pulgar’s current situation at Flamengo?

It’s important to note that Erick Pulgar is highly regarded by the Flamengo fans. That’s because, last Sunday (15th), the number 5 scored the goal that secured Mengão’s qualification for the semifinals of the Carioca. Now, the Rubro-Negro faces Madureira in the next stage of the State Championship.

Were there more Flamengo players present at Sapucaí?

Besides Erick Pulgar, players like Gonzalo Plata and Carrascal, for example, were also present in one of the Sambadrome’s VIP boxes. Léo Pereira and Jorginho were also at Sapucaí, watching the Rio de Janeiro samba school parades.

What is Flamengo’s next match in the 2026 season?

After enjoying Sapucaí, Erick Pulgar returned to training fully focused on the Recopa Sudamericana final. This Thursday (19th), Flamengo faces Lanús in the first leg of the tournament.

The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Argentina. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the clash with live coverage by Simon Lédo on YouTube, as well as on their website and social media. Finally, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.