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Gabigol and Bruno Henrique did the ‘fusion’ before Flamengo vs Santos

Flamengo face Santos this Sunday (05) at the Maracanã in a match valid for the tenth round of the Brasileirão. However, one situation drew attention before the match. That is because Gabigol, the striker for the São Paulo side, did the famous ‘fusion’ with Bruno Henrique before kickoff.

A historic Flamengo duo, Gabigol and Bruno Henrique used to celebrate with the fusion at Mengão. So, this Sunday (05), the players met again and did the legendary celebration on the bench.

Why do Gabigol and Bruno Henrique do the fusion?

Inspired by the anime ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ the fusion emerged during Jorge Jesus’ successful era at Flamengo. After all, Gabigol and Bruno Henrique were key figures in the team’s Libertadores and Brasileirão title wins. Thus, the center-forward provided assists for 14 of ‘BH’s goals, while the No. 27 returned the favor with passes for 19 of ‘Gabi’s goals.

Are Gabigol and Bruno Henrique on the field?

No! It is worth noting that Gabigol and Bruno Henrique have recovered from injuries. The Santos striker overcame an injury to his right calf, while the No. 27 was dealing with pubalgia. Thus, the players did not start the match, but they are available on the bench.

What are Gabigol and Bruno Henrique’s numbers at Flamengo?

Gabigol and Bruno Henrique formed one of the most successful duos in the history of Flamengo since 2019. The former No. 99 is, in fact, the club’s top scorer in the 21st century, with 161 goals in 306 matches, while ‘BH’ has 112 goals in 350 appearances.

In addition, alongside Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique is the player with the most titles in Flamengo history, with 18 trophies. On the other hand, Gabigol has 13 titles with the Sacred Shirt, since he left the club in 2025.

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