Arrascaeta targeted in robbery attempt after Flamengo v Palmeiras clash | OneFootball

The attacking midfielder Arrascaeta went through a tense moment after the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras last Sunday at Maracanã. As he was leaving the stadium, the player, accompanied by his family, suffered an attempted robbery.

The Uruguayan confirmed the situation through a post on X, formerly Twitter. The number 10 for the Rubro-Negro lamented the incident but emphasized that everyone is fine.

“7 years at Flamengo, first attempted robbery leaving Maracanã. What an unpleasant moment we went through with the family. Thank God we are all fine,” wrote Arrascaeta.

Decisive

On the field, Arrascaeta was one of the key players in Flamengo’s 3-2 victory over Palmeiras. The Uruguayan scored the first goal for the Rubro-Negro in the match and reached 15 goals in the Brazilian Championship.

With the win, the team from Rio matched Verdão’s points in the title race. Flilipe Luís’ squad is in second place with 61 points, while Abel’s team remains in the lead with one more victory.

Flamengo’s next match

Flamengo now shifts its focus to the semifinals of the Libertadores. This Wednesday, the Rubro-Negro hosts Racing-ARG for the first leg at Maracanã, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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