Lucas Paquetá out for Flamengo's next 2 matches, Vitória and Atlético-MG

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·20 de abril de 2026

Lucas Paquetá out for Flamengo's next 2 matches, Vitória and Atlético-MG

What happened to Lucas Paquetá in Flamengo vs. Bahia?

Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19), in the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Despite the result, the Rubro-Negro fans were concerned about Lucas Paquetá’s situation, as he left the Maracanã pitch with pain in his left knee. So, even though no injury was detected, the midfielder will miss Fla’s next two matches in 2026.

Aos que estavam preocupados com o Paquetá, o próprio jogador tratou de acalmar: não foi nada no joelho. ‘Apenas’ um edema no tendão da fíbula e no bíceps da coxa. Ainda assim, é baixa confirmada. Paquetá está fora dos próximos 2 jogos, contra o Vitória, pela Copa do Brasil, e o
– segunda-feira, 20 de abril de 2026

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Lucas Paquetá will not play against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil, nor against Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão. It is worth noting that the midfielder suffered swelling in the fibular tendon and in the biceps femoris due to physical wear and tear and, for that reason, will be rested in the upcoming matches.

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What did Flamengo say about Lucas Paquetá’s situation?

After leaving the field with pain in his left leg in the 2-0 win over Bahia, valid for Brasileirão BETANO 2026, midfielder Lucas Paquetá underwent clinical and imaging tests in the early hours of Monday morning. The result showed no knee injury. The MRI indicated swelling in the tendon of the left thigh, and the player has already begun treatment with the club’s Medical Department.

How did Lucas Paquetá perform in Flamengo vs. Bahia?

Starting against Bahia, Lucas Paquetá scored another goal this Sunday (19). In the 35th minute of the second half, after a corner kick from De La Cruz, Saúl flicked it on with his heel to the number 20. Then, inside the six-yard box, the midfielder unleashed a shot and scored Mengão’s second goal of the match.

Right afterward, Paquetá began to feel pain in his left knee, but stayed on the pitch until the final whistle. Finally, when leaving the Maracanã, the number 20 left the stadium walking normally and wearing protection on the area.

What are Lucas Paquetá’s numbers in 2026?

Signed by Flamengo at the start of 2026, Lucas Paquetá is enjoying a great run under coach Leonardo Jardim. So far, the midfielder has played 20 matches this season, with seven goals scored, making him Fla’s second-top scorer this year.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo is getting ready to make its debut in the Copa do Brasil. This Wednesday (22), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Vitória at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the first leg of the fifth round of the competition.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air), SporTV (cable TV), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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