Ex-Flamengo star Juninho scores to rescue his team in Mexico | OneFootball

Juninho now has five goals in nine games for Pumas (MEX)

Juninho left Flamengo at the beginning of the season to play for Pumas (MEX) and has been a key player for the team. This Saturday (28), the former Flamengo player scored a goal in the 1-1 draw against Tijuana (MEX) in the Mexican Championship.

HOW WAS THE GOAL?

At 47 minutes of the first half, Juninho showed his striker's instinct. The player took advantage of the goalkeeper's rebound and sent the ball into the back of the net, unmarked, equalizing the match for Pumas and setting the final score of the game.

WHAT IS JUNINHO'S SITUATION?

With the goal against Tijuana this Saturday (28), Juninho continues to have positive numbers for Pumas. The former Flamengo player has played nine matches, scoring four goals and providing two assists for his teammates.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO SELL JUNINHO FOR?

Flamengo agreed to Juninho's transfer to Pumas right after the Club World Cup at the end of last year. The Mexican team paid 5 million euros (R$ 32 million at the time's exchange rate) to sign the striker.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Thus, Flamengo, Juninho's former team, remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. The red-black club faces Madureira this Monday (02), at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second match of the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca.

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