Supercopa Rei: Paquetá once shone as Flamengo thrashed Corinthians | OneFootball

Mané Garrincha to Host the Supercopa Rei Between Flamengo and Corinthians on Sunday (01)

Flamengo is experiencing a special moment this year. That’s because the Rubro-Negro is playing in a final in the same week it managed to bring back midfielder Lucas Paquetá. In fact, the reinforcement has already been part of a rout against Corinthians, their opponent in the Supercopa Rei on Sunday (01).

Paquetá arrived this Thursday (29) after eight years away from Fla. Before leaving, however, the midfielder scored two of the three goals in the 3-0 win over the São Paulo club in the Brasileirão in 2018. Thus, there is anticipation for the player to make his re-debut against his former victim.

What was that 3-0 win by Flamengo over Corinthians?

The 28th round of the Brasileirão in 2018 saw Paquetá at one of his best moments wearing the Sacred Mantle up to that date. At Neo Química Arena, the Ninho do Urubu youth product scored two goals in six minutes and left-back Renê delivered the final blow in stoppage time.

Thus, Corinthians players Cássio, Ralf, Emerson Sheik, and Romero watched the star’s show in Itaquera. In that context, Mengão reached the G4, while their opponents remained in ninth place despite being the reigning champions of the tournament.

And what happened to Paquetá afterwards?

Six games later, the player took off the Sacred Mantle to play for Milan (ITA). Then, Lyon (FRA) signed the midfielder after two seasons in Italy. Next, the player transferred to West Ham (ENG), where he has reached his technical peak so far.

When will Lucas Paquetá be able to play for Flamengo?

Once the contract is registered in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin (BID), Lucas Paquetá will be eligible to take the field for Flamengo. Therefore, the Most Beloved is racing against time to have the player available against Corinthians at Mané Garrincha.

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