Saúl reveals unfulfilled dream in a Flamengo shirt | OneFootball

Saúl wore the Flamengo shirt again this Sunday (19)

After more than four months away from the pitch, Saúl returned to action this Sunday (19) in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Bahia. After the match, the Spanish midfielder revealed that he felt he was going to score, but that dream still remains unfulfilled.

— Before coming on, I told the fourth official that making the change now was complicated because I thought I was going to score. I still haven’t scored an official goal for Flamengo, and I’d like it to happen at the Maracanã, with our fans. I told Nico: I couldn’t score, but at least I got the assist — said Saúl.

How did Saúl perform in Flamengo vs. Bahia?

Recovered from surgery on his left heel, Saúl started the match between Flamengo and Bahia on the bench. The Spaniard was then brought on by Leonardo Jardim in the 34th minute of the second half. That way, with less than a minute on the field, the player provided the assist for Lucas Paquetá’s goal.

On that occasion, after a corner taken by De La Cruz, Saúl Ñíguez flicked it on with his heel to Lucas Paquetá. Inside the six-yard box, the No. 20 hit it hard and scored Flamengo’s second goal of the match.

What are Saúl’s numbers at Flamengo?

Saúl joined Flamengo in July 2025 on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Atlético de Madrid (ESP). In total, the midfielder has made 25 appearances in the red-and-black shirt, recording three assists. In addition, the Spaniard was part of the squad that won the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Saúl available, Flamengo are preparing to make their debut in the Copa do Brasil. This Wednesday (22), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Vitória at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã in the first leg of the competition’s fifth round.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air), SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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