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Nuno Mendes, from PSG (FRA), highlighted Flamengo’s performance on Wednesday (17th)

The title didn’t come, but Flamengo’s performance against PSG (FRA) caught the world’s attention. The left-back for the French team and the Portuguese National Team, Nuno Mendes, pointed out that the match turned out to be complicated for the current Champions League holders and expressed his happiness with Mengão’s performance on Wednesday (17th).

— Congratulations to Flamengo, they were a very, very tough opponent. They came here to play, to compete, it was a very good match. I think it was a good game from Flamengo, I’m very happy to have won and also happy for them, because they came here and showed that they are a great team as well. I think it was a good game from both sides — said Nuno Mendes.

The week was perfect for the left-back. On Tuesday (16th), the player was named the best in his position in 2025 by FIFA. Against Flamengo, he converted the penalty after a draw in regular time in the Club World Cup final. In the end, he walked away with a historic, unprecedented title for PSG.

WHICH NUNO MENDES PLAY STOOD OUT?

In extra time, Nuno Mendes starred in a play that sums up what kind of player he is. On the left side, he got past Plata, was then grabbed by De La Cruz, but didn’t go down. When the Portuguese entered a ‘danger zone’, Saúl ‘resorted’ to a hard foul, bringing down the wing-back. The play was even featured in a special post on PSG’s social media pages.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR FLAMENGO?

While PSG continues the 2025/26 season, Flamengo is on vacation. O Mais Querido landed back in Brazil on Thursday night (18th). The break will be short, after all, in January, Mengão will already have three competitions: Carioca, the Supercup, and the start of the Brasileirão.

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