Arrascaeta reveals what cost Flamengo the Club World Cup vs PSG | OneFootball

Flamengo ends the season with almost 80 games and titles such as the Brasileirão and Libertadores

The midfielder of Flamengo analyzed the Club World Cup final against PSG (FRA) this Wednesday (17), which had fatigue as a decisive factor. Arrascaeta believes that, in the penalty shootout, physical condition penalized the Most Beloved.

— We competed against one of the best teams in the world. Technically, the opponent is superior, we know that. Physically as well, we are a bit behind. That was the difference we lacked at the end — highlighted the star after the match in Doha, Qatar.

Why did it ‘lack at the end’, Arrascaeta?

Flamengo managed to balance and, at times, corner PSG during regular time. However, the Rubro-Negro went through extra time before the penalties, in which they missed four kicks.

Is Arrascaeta physically behind?

The 2025 season for Flamengo ends after 79 games. That’s four more matches compared to 2024. The Rubro-Negro hadn’t played so much in a single season since 2021, when they had 87 matches due to the pandemic pause.

So, is Flamengo on vacation?

Even with the loss in the Club World Cup, the squad and fans of Flamengo have a lot to celebrate. That’s because throughout the 2025 season, the rubro-negro squad won the Carioca, the Supercopa do Brasil, the Libertadores da América, and the Brasileirão.

With all the competitions on the calendar finished, now the Flamengo squad will begin their rest. This Thursday (18), the delegation returns to Brazil, expected to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in the evening.

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