Arrascaeta speaks frankly on Flamengo’s defeat to PSG at the Club World Cup | OneFootball

What did Arrascaeta, Flamengo’s midfielder, say after the match against PSG (FRA)?

Flamengo had chances to become world champions, but in the penalty shootout, they ended up being surpassed by PSG (FRA). After the match, midfielder Arrascaeta pointed to fatigue as the main ‘ingredient’ for the Rubro-Negro not coming out as winners.

— At the end of the game, we were just a bit short on legs to hold on. But we have nothing to complain about. Penalties are part of football. This time, the victory didn’t come to us, but I’m proud of the whole squad –, said Arrascaeta in an interview after the match this Wednesday (17th), in Doha, Qatar.

HOW WAS THE FLAMENGO VS PSG MATCH IN THE CLUB WORLD CUP FINAL?

The match between Flamengo and PSG had several different phases. Right at the start of the first half, the French team opened the scoring. However, in the second half, Mengão fought back to equalize with a penalty taken by Jorginho.

After that, the Rubro-Negro kept pressing in search of a result, but couldn’t find the net again against PSG. Thus, the decision went to penalties, with the French team coming out on top.

HOW DID FLAMENGO’S 2025 SEASON END?

Even with the loss in the Club World Cup, the Flamengo squad and fans have plenty to celebrate. That’s because, throughout the 2025 season, the red-and-black team won the Carioca, the Supercopa do Brasil, the Libertadores da América, and the Brasileirão.

With all competitions on the calendar finished, the Flamengo squad will now begin their vacation. This Thursday (18th), the delegation returns to Brazil, expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in the evening. Finally, the players will only return to training in 2026, with the date yet to be set.

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