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Juninho was the standout name in Pumas' (MEX) draw in the Mexican Championship

Throwing up the V! Or was it the X? The celebration doesn't matter, but Juninho Vieira, former Flamengo player, is shining at the start of his stint with Pumas (MEX). On Saturday (07), the forward provided an assist and scored a goal in the 2-2 draw with Altas (MEX), in the Mexican Championship.

At 33 minutes into the first half, using his strength and speed, Juninho got past two defenders, reached the byline, and played the ball back. Well positioned, Pedro Vite slotted it home, opening the scoring for Pumas. Soon after, in the 43rd minute, Atlas equalized. But, in stoppage time of the first half, the former Flamengo player put his team ahead by converting a penalty.

Even though he was shining in the match, Juninho ended up being substituted in the 27th minute. Without the former Flamengo player on the field, Atlas leveled the score at 2-2 in the 90th minute, with Manuel Capasso. The match was valid for the fifth round of the 2025/26 Mexican Clausura.

This was Juninho's fifth game wearing the Pumas shirt. So far, the forward has two goals and two assists, quickly winning over the fans. As expected, the former Flamengo player did his traditional and humorous hand celebration, making the ‘V’ sign.

HOW DID JUNINHO LEAVE FLAMENGO?

Juninho was sold to Pumas, Mexico, at the end of December last year. The Mexican club invested 5 million euros (R$ 32.3 million) in the player. The amount is the same as what the Flamengo board paid Qarabag (AZE) to sign the reinforcement at the start of last season.

The forward was not part of coach Filipe Luís' plans for the season, falling behind players like Pedro, Bruno Henrique, and even Gonzalo Plata for the more central role. In addition, Flamengo dreams of signing a ‘number 9’ in the upcoming transfer windows.

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