Arrascaeta shines, Conmebol names him Libertadores star of the round | OneFootball

Arrascaeta was the standout player in Flamengo’s rout of Independiente Medellín (COL) last Thursday (16)

After a difficult start to the year and amid criticism, Arrascaeta showed clear signs that he has returned to top form. Proof of that is that the number 10 was the standout player in Flamengo’s 4-1 rout of Independiente Medellín (COL), scoring one goal and providing one assist.

In light of that performance, Conmebol used social media to officially name the Uruguayan the best player of the second round of the Libertadores group stage. The announcement crowns the Flamengo midfielder’s brilliant display in last Thursday’s match (16).

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PRAISED BY LEONARDO JARDIM?

Named the best player in the Libertadores last season after a ‘storybook year’, Arrascaeta started 2026 below expectations. However, the situation has been changing drastically in recent matches, with the Uruguayan regaining his technical leading role in Leonardo Jardim’s team.

In addition to shining in the continental competition, the number 10 also found the net in the win over Bahia in the Brasileirão this Sunday (19). The positive run, which includes goals and assists in different competitions, earned public praise from the coach and confirmed the midfielder’s resurgence.

— I had this conversation at the beginning, a month and a half ago, when I arrived… Arrascaeta is a player who grows over the course of the season. He is better, in better physical condition. Today he scored a goal, and he could have scored one or two more. He is a leader on the field, gives extraordinary quality on the field, and has finishing ability -, praised coach Leonardo Jardim.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Now, Flamengo turns the page and begins its bid for a sixth Copa do Brasil title. For the challenge, the Rubro-Negro will have Arrascaeta available against Vitória this Wednesday (22). The match, valid for the first leg of the fifth round, kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

In order to keep fans well informed, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the clash via YouTube, the official website, and social media. In addition, the match will be available on Globo on free-to-air TV or on SporTV and Premiere.

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