Supercopa Rei: Paquetá once shone as Flamengo thrashed Corinthians | OneFootball

Mané Garrincha Hosts the Supercopa Rei Between Flamengo and Corinthians on Sunday (01)

Flamengo is experiencing a special moment this year. This is because the Rubro-Negro is playing in a final in the same week they managed to bring back midfielder Lucas Paquetá. In fact, the reinforcement has already been part of a victory over Corinthians, their opponent in the Supercopa Rei on Sunday (01).

Paquetá arrived this Thursday (29) after eight years away from Fla. Before leaving, however, the midfielder scored two of the three goals in the 3-0 win over the São Paulo club in the Brasileirão of 2018. Thus, there is anticipation for the player to make his re-debut against his former victim.

What is this 3-0 of Flamengo over Corinthians?

The 28th round of the Brasileirão of 2018 saw Paquetá in one of his best moments with the Sacred Mantle up to that date. At the Neo Química Arena, the Ninho do Urubu prodigy scored two goals in six minutes, and left-back Renê delivered the coup de grâce in injury time.

Thus, Corinthians players Cássio, Ralf, Emerson Sheik, and Romero witnessed the star's show in Itaquera. In that context, Mengão reached the G4, while the opponents remained ninth even as the current tournament champions.

And what happened to Paquetá afterward?

Six games later, the athlete took off the Sacred Mantle to play for Milan (ITA). Then, Lyon (FRA) signed the midfielder after two seasons in Italy. Subsequently, the player transferred to West Ham (ENG), where he reached his technical peak so far.

When can Lucas Paquetá play for Flamengo?

When the contract is in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the CBF, Lucas Paquetá will be eligible to take the field for Flamengo. Therefore, the Most Beloved is racing against time to have the professional available against Corinthians, at Mané Garrincha.

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