Lucas Paquetá gets 1st Flamengo Libertadores goal against Medellín | OneFootball

What are Lucas Paquetá’s numbers in the Libertadores?

Flamengo beat Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16), 4-1, in the second round of the Libertadores. Scorer of the Rubro-Negro’s first goal, Lucas Paquetá finally got off the mark in the continental tournament and found the net for the first time.

Developed in Flamengo’s youth academy, Lucas Paquetá had never scored in the Libertadores. That means the midfielder’s first goal in the tournament’s history came this Thursday (16), against Independiente Medellín. In the history of the continental competition, the No. 20 has played nine matches, with one goal and two assists.

How was Lucas Paquetá’s goal?

Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring for Flamengo in the 14th minute of the match against Independiente Medellín. On the play, Ayrton Lucas pushed forward down the left and found the No. 20 at the edge of the box. Then, the midfielder controlled it and finished perfectly into the opposing goalkeeper’s left corner.

What are Lucas Paquetá’s numbers in 2026?

Since returning to Flamengo in January 2026, Lucas Paquetá has played 19 matches, scoring six goals. In addition, the midfielder has improved since the arrival of coach Leonardo Jardim, with three goals in the last six games.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo return to the field this Sunday (19) to face Bahia. The match will take place at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bahia through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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