Flamengo send message to Erick Pulgar, sparks reactions online | OneFootball

Pulgar scored two goals in Flamengo’s last two matches

Flamengo qualified for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca after eliminating Botafogo 2-1 at Estádio Nilton Santos last Sunday (15th). After the quarterfinal clash, the red-and-black team praised midfielder Erick Pulgar, who scored the second goal.

“He’s bad and he makes you smile”, said Flamengo on X, formerly known as Twitter. As a result, many Flamengo fans commented on the post and praised the football of the Chilean midfielder, who scored the second goal against Botafogo last Sunday (15th).

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo was tied with Botafogo last Sunday (15th) at 1-1 at Estádio Nilton Santos. With that, the match would have gone to penalties to decide who would advance to the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. However, Erick Pulgar scored and secured the qualification for the Most Beloved.

HOW IS PULGAR’S SEASON GOING?

Erick Pulgar has played eight matches this season for Flamengo. During this period, the 32-year-old midfielder scored two goals: the first against Vitória, away from home, in the Brasileirão. Right after, in the following match, he scored against Botafogo in the Campeonato Carioca.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Erick Pulgar available, Flamengo is preparing to face Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19th), in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. As such, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match, which kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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