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PSG (FRA) Defender Pacho Watches Flamengo Because of Ecuadorian National Team Friend Gonzalo Plata

Flamengo may have surprised part of Europe with their performance in the Club World Cup final against PSG (FRA). However, defender Willian Pacho closely follows the four-time Libertadores champions. That’s because he has a fellow Ecuadorian National Team player at the beloved club: Gonzalo Plata.

— The truth is that Flamengo is very good. I have a teammate there (Plata) and I’ve been following a bit of what they’ve done in the Copa Libertadores. The truth is that Flamengo is an incredible team, they played very well, they came in with a lot of games played, with a heavy load. Honestly, seeing how they play like that, the way they’re doing it, really impresses me. I’m very happy with South American football, which is on the rise — said Pacho.

WHAT IS PACHO’S RECORD AGAINST FLAMENGO?

This wasn’t the first time Pacho faced Flamengo. Back when he played for Independiente del Valle (EQU), Pacho was on the bench during the Ecuadorian team’s 5-0 victory in the 2020 Libertadores. It’s worth noting that the Rubro-Negro suffered from a covid outbreak at the time.

A PERFECT WEEK FOR PACHO?

Pacho returned with ‘excess baggage’ after the trip to Doha. On Tuesday (16), the defender won the FIFA award for best in his position for the year. On Wednesday (17), he lifted the world title after a draw with Flamengo in regular time and a win on penalties.

Now, Pacho hopes to reunite with his friend Gonzalo Plata in June, at the World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. That’s because both are undisputed starters for the Ecuadorian National Team, coached by Argentine Sebastián Beccacece.

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