Pedro ends 4-month goal drought, now Flamengo’s hope against Internacional

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·19 agosto 2025

Pedro ends 4-month goal drought, now Flamengo’s hope against Internacional

Flamengo's Number 9 Hasn't Scored Two Goals in the Same Game Since Late April

Flamengo continues to prepare to face Internacional on Wednesday (20th) in the return leg of the Libertadores round of 16. Mengão arrives confidently for the game after two consecutive victories over the Gauchos, with a 'show' by Pedro on Sunday (17). This is because the number 9 scored two goals and broke a four-month drought without scoring a 'brace'.

The last time Pedro scored two goals in the same game was in the 4-0 victory over Corinthians on April 27, in the sixth round of the Brasileirão. The match was one of the first that the striker played after returning from a serious knee injury. Therefore, the number 9 seeks to regain his best form and may receive a new chance against Internacional.

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WHAT ARE FELIPE LUÍS' OPTIONS?

It is worth noting that Pedro has not yet established himself as an absolute starter on Filipe Luís' team. Not surprisingly, Bruno Henrique and Gonzalo Plata have also been given opportunities as Flamengo's center-forwards, playing as improvisers. However, after Sunday's performance (17), the number 9 lives in expectation of appearing among the starting 11.

HOW WAS PEDRO'S PERFORMANCE?

Pedro returned to being a starter in Flamengo's game against Internacional on Sunday (17). Thus, the number 9 opened the scoring in the seventh minute of the first half, with a 'chutaço' in the right corner of goalkeeper Anthoni. Shortly after, at 12', the striker extended the lead, assisted by Arrascaeta. After the match, coach Filipe Luís praised the player.

We arrived at the beginning of the game. Pedro was on a inspired day and made the difference. Pedro, when he gets the ball in the area, is a different player. I tried to leave him closer to what would be the last line of Inter because when he is close to the area, he is a decisive and different player. I believe that's what made the difference in the game," said the commander.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Pedro available, Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (20) to face Internacional in the return leg of the Libertadores round of 16. The match takes place at 9:30 PM, at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre. Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.