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Emerson Royal 'closed the coffin' on Juventude this Sunday (14)

Flamengo remains the isolated leader of the Brasileirão after the victory over Juventude this Sunday (14), by 2-0. While Arrascaeta opened the scoring for Mengão, Emerson Royal extended the lead and sealed the red-black triumph. Additionally, the full-back scored his first goal with the Sacred Mantle.

Emerson's goal came at 42 minutes of the second half. With ten minutes on the field, Jorge Carrascal received the ball on the left side of the attack and crossed to the head of the full-back. Thus, the number 22 rose freely at the far post and extended the score for Flamengo, ensuring the red-black victory by 2-0.

What did Emerson Royal say?

When did Emerson Royal join Flamengo?

Flamengo secured the signing of Emerson Royal in the last transfer window, after selling Wesley to Roma (ITA). Thus, the Most Beloved spent nine million euros (about R$ 58 million) to acquire the player from Milan (ITA). Now, the number 22 has been competing with Varela to establish himself as the starting full-back.

What is Flamengo's situation in the Brasileirão?

With the victory, Flamengo maintained its isolated lead in the Brazilian Championship, reaching 50 points. Right behind, Palmeiras appears in second place on the table, four points behind Mengão. On the other hand, Juventude remains in 18th position, with 21 points.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Emerson Royal available, Flamengo sets aside the Brazilian Championship and returns its focus to the Libertadores. This is because the red-black team faces Estudiantes (ARG) on Thursday (18), at 21:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the continental tournament.

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