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Gabigol to Face Flamengo at Maracanã for the First Time Since Leaving at the End of Last Year

Besides being the match between the top two teams in the Brasileirão, the clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro marks Gabigol's return to Maracanã, now as an opponent of the Rubro-Negro. Before the Thursday (02) match, the forward made a post praising the team from Minas Gerais.

Gabigol posted a blue heart on X, the former Twitter, with a photo. In the image, the forward is seen holding a flag with the text “greatest in Minas”. In the comments, there were various messages from Flamengo fans, Cruzeiro fans, and even Atlético-MG fans.

WHAT WERE THE REACTIONS TO GABIGOL'S POST?

Some Rubro-Negro fans mocked Gabigol, saying “what a sad end” for the forward, who became a substitute for Cruzeiro. Others warned that the player will experience “hell” on Thursday (02). Additionally, Atlético fans teased the athlete, joking that there are many messages on social media and few goals.

Finally, Cruzeiro fans, in general, supported Gabigol and asked the forward to apply the 'ex's law' on Thursday (02). A brief explanation about Atlético fans' interest in the post: during the week, a 'fake news' emerged that Jorge Sampaoli, Atlético-MG's coach, requested Gabriel's signing.

WILL GABIGOL PLAY AGAINST FLAMENGO?

The trend is for Gabigol to start the game against Flamengo on the bench. After all, Kaio Jorge, the top scorer of the championship, is the favorite of coach Leonardo Jardim. However, Gabriel is usually brought on in the second half and is expected to face his former club.

Thus, there is anticipation to see how the Flamengo fans will react to Gabigol on Thursday (02), starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Rubro-Negro leads the Brasileirão with 54 points, while Cruzeiro has 50 and one more game than the Rubro-Negro.

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