Coluna do Fla
·20 février 2026
Paquetá lays down demands for Flamengo players after Recopa loss to Lanús

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·20 février 2026

Flamengo lost the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana to Lanús (ARG) by 1-0 this Thursday (19th). After the match, Lucas Paquetá asked the players to go near the fans and thank them for their support in Argentina.
It’s worth noting that some Flamengo players were already heading to the locker room when Lucas Paquetá called the squad. In addition to the homegrown talent, Danilo also asked the players to applaud the red-and-black supporters.
Yes, Lucas Paquetá started against Lanús. However, the Flamengo academy product played as a central midfielder, alongside Erick Pulgar. It’s worth remembering that the number 20 also played in this position against Botafogo, in the Carioca, and found the back of the net.
Flamengo now turns its attention to the clash with Madureira, on Sunday (22nd), for the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal. Unlike the quarterfinal against Botafogo, this stage will have two matches, and both will be played at Maracanã.
The first leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinal between Flamengo and Madureira is scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, on Sunday (22nd). Therefore, Coluna do Fla will be present at the ‘Sacred Temple’ to provide live coverage of the match.
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