Arrascaeta credits PSG player after Flamengo's Club World Cup loss | OneFootball

Arrascaeta did not participate in the penalty shootout between Flamengo and PSG (FRA)

Flamengo came close to winning the world championship for the second time on Wednesday (17), but ended up losing on penalties to PSG (FRA), with a brilliant performance by Safonov. After the match, Arrascaeta was straightforward and gave credit to the French team's goalkeeper.

– These are choices, moments. Their goalkeeper did very well. Léo (Pereira) never took a penalty down the middle, but the goalkeeper had the instinct to stay in the middle. We have nothing to say about it. We gave our best, it wasn't our time. But as I said, very grateful to everyone -, said Arrascaeta.

Did Arrascaeta participate in the penalty shootout?

Starting in the World Cup final, Arrascaeta suffered the penalty that led to Flamengo's goal, after Marquinhos brought down the Uruguayan inside the area. In the penalty kick, Jorginho took the shot and tied the score in the game against PSG, taking the decision to a penalty shootout.

Arrascaeta, however, did not participate in the penalty shootout. This is because the Uruguayan was tired and was substituted at the 29th minute of the second half. In the penalties, PSG defeated Flamengo 2-1, with Safonov saving four shots from the Rubro-Negro.

What are the numbers of the number 10 in 2025?

It is worth highlighting that Arrascaeta was the standout player for Flamengo in 2025. After all, the Uruguayan was the top scorer and leader in assists for the Rubro-Negro in the season. In total, in 64 matches played, the Uruguayan scored 25 goals and provided 20 assists.

Is Arrascaeta competing for any individual award in 2025?

Due to the historic numbers of Arrascaeta in 2025, the number 10 of Flamengo is competing for the 'King of America' award, given by the newspaper El País. Besides the Uruguayan, other big names have been nominated for the award, such as Pedro, Lionel Messi, and Angel Dí Maria.

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