Lucas Paquetá teases Botafogo after Flamengo win in Carioca: "I said…" | OneFootball

How did Paquetá perform in the Flamengo vs Botafogo match?

Flamengo overcame Botafogo 2-1 this Sunday (15), securing a spot in the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. Starting in the derby, Lucas Paquetá scored for the first time since returning to Brazil. After the match, the midfielder teased the rival and stated that he tends to have luck at Nilton Santos.

—At the start of the game, I commented that this stadium brings me luck for scoring goals. I’ve already scored here in Copa América quarterfinals, Copa América semifinals, and even for Flamengo, in the Carioca. We talked about it at the start of the game and today I was happy to score,” said Paquetá to ‘Flamengo TV’.

How was Lucas Paquetá’s goal?

At 19 minutes into the first half, Flamengo pressed Botafogo’s ball out. After a pass to Matheus Martins, the opponent felt Vitão’s arrival and ‘threw himself’. Close to the play, referee Bruno Arleu de Araújo let the game continue.

Thus, Bruno Henrique received a pass on the left side of Flamengo’s attack. Next, the forward found Lucas Paquetá, who was free at the edge of the box. Thus, the number 20 finished with style into the left corner of goalkeeper Neto, scoring the first goal for Mengão.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo puts the Carioca ‘aside’ and focuses on the Recopa Sudamericana. Furthermore, this Thursday (19), Filipe Luís’ team visits Lanús (ARG) at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the intercontinental final.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.

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