Douglas celebrates debut goal, eyes regular run at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo thrashed Sport 5-1 this Saturday at Arena Pernambuco and temporarily took the lead in the Brazilian Championship. Douglas, who scored one of Flamengo's goals, celebrated his first goal and looked ahead to his future at the club.

“There’s no way to explain what I’m feeling. It’s a feeling of accomplishment, not just my dream, but my family’s and my mother’s, who has been with me through every moment. To be able to score on Flamengo’s anniversary is something unforgettable. I’m 18 years old and the number 81 jersey means a lot (the year Flamengo won the Club World Cup), it speaks for itself,” he told Amazon Prime.

With the victory, Flamengo reached 71 points and took the lead in the Brazilian Championship. The team benefited from Palmeiras’ 1-0 defeat to Santos, a result that kept Verdão stuck at 68 points and paved the way for Flamengo to overtake them.

Sport, meanwhile, is now mathematically relegated. The team from Pernambuco sits at the bottom of the table with only 17 points.

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