Lucas Paquetá nets first Libertadores goal for Flamengo in win v Medellín | OneFootball

What are Lucas Paquetá’s numbers in the Libertadores?

Flamengo beat Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16) by 4-1 in the second round of the Libertadores. Scorer of the Rubro-Negro’s first goal, Lucas Paquetá finally broke his drought in the continental tournament and found the net for the first time.

A product of Flamengo’s youth academy, Lucas Paquetá had never scored in the Libertadores. That means the midfielder’s first goal in the tournament’s history came this Thursday (16), against Independiente Medellín. In the history of the continental competition, the No. 20 has played nine matches, with one goal and two assists.

How did Lucas Paquetá’s goal happen?

Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring for Flamengo in the 14th minute of the match against Independiente Medellín. On the play, Ayrton Lucas pushed forward down the left and found the No. 20 at the edge of the box. Then, the midfielder controlled it and finished perfectly into the left corner of the opposing goalkeeper’s net.

What are Lucas Paquetá’s numbers in 2026?

Since returning to Flamengo in January 2026, Lucas Paquetá has played 19 matches and scored six goals. In addition, the midfielder has improved since coach Leonardo Jardim arrived, with three goals in his last six games.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo return to action this Sunday (19) to face Bahia. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bahia through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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