U20 World Cup: Iago gives unexpected answer on Flamengo penalty shootout | OneFootball

Flamengo Secures Back-to-Back U-20 Club World Cup Championships

Flamengo defeated Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23) and won the U-20 Club World Cup title. After a heroic draw from Mengão in regular time, the final was decided on penalties, with the Most Beloved coming out on top. Iago, the standout player from Rubro-Negro in the decision, took the penalty with a 'chip shot' and, in the mixed zone, joked about his coolness in the play.

— I don't know either. I don't even know what went through my head. Later I was thinking and admitted: I'm crazy (laughs) -, said Iago. It is worth mentioning that the defender was responsible for the second goal of Flamengo, taking the decision to penalties. On the occasion, the number 3 'ran' to Barcelona's area and, after a cross from Daniel Sales, headed the ball into the back of the Spanish team's net.

What is Iago's situation?

After standing out in the rubro-negra base, Iago's situation is uncertain at Flamengo. This is because, in his last year of U-20, the defender appears only as the sixth option for Filipe Luís in the main team, behind Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Danilo, Cleiton and João Victor. Thus, without space in the main squad, the young man is already attracting interest from other Brazilian football clubs.

How many times has Flamengo won the U-20 World Cup?

With the title won against Barcelona, Flamengo achieved back-to-back U-20 World Cup championships. After all, in the 2024 season, the Most Beloved also lifted the tournament trophy, after defeating Olympiacos 2-1, coming from behind, at Maracanã. On that occasion, Filipe Luís was the coach of the young rubro-negros.

What is Flamengo's next game?

World champions twice over, the Ninho's Creations return to the field next Saturday (30) to face Fluminense. In addition, the classic match takes place at 10 a.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio das Laranjeiras, for the fifth round of the Carioca Championship U-20. Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the Flamengo game.

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