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André Luiz saved Rio Ave (POR) against Benfica (POR)

The products of Flamengo continue to shine in Europe. On the same day that Vini Jr scored a great goal for Real Madrid (ESP), another former Flamengo player scored on Tuesday (23): André Luiz, from Rio Ave (POR).

In a delayed match from the first round of the Portuguese Championship, striker André Luiz scored a great goal at the 45th minute of the second half. Benfica (POR) had opened the scoring a little earlier, at the 40'. So, the game ended 1 to 1.

The result caused the first disappointment for coach José Mourinho, recently hired by Benfica, in his new job. The match, in fact, marked the coach's home debut at Estádio da Luz.

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WHO IS ANDRÉ LUIZ?

A product of the youth categories of Flamengo, the striker had opportunities in the professional Flamengo team from December 2021 until the second half of 2023. In the main team, he played nine games and scored one goal.

André Luiz, on the right, in training for Flamengo. Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

Flamengo negotiated André Luiz with Estrela Amadora (POR) in 2023, and Rio Ave signed him last season. At the current club, the player has 25 matches, four goals and four assists.

ANDRÉ LULA?

Before performing well on Portuguese pitches, André became a 'meme' when he appeared at Flamengo due to a 'presidential coincidence'. That's because the player's full name is André Luiz Inácio da Silva, almost a namesake of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of the Republic.

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