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Lucas Paquetá is expected to start in Flamengo vs Lanús (ARG) match

Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (26th) to face Lanús (ARG) in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The most expensive signing in the club’s history, Lucas Paquetá is about to play a final at the Maracanã and, with that, celebrated the achievement.

— I lived through many moments here that came close, then I saw Flamengo achieving many things, I came to be part of that. Now it’s a more solid, more victorious moment. I hope Flamengo can keep winning — he said, before concluding:

— Without a doubt, it’s something I aimed for, something I dreamed of, to come back and have the opportunity to play a final at the Maracanã. It’s going to be a tough game, but we’ll do everything possible and impossible to walk away with the trophy — Paquetá concluded, in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

Has Paquetá already won a title with Flamengo?

Yes! A product of the red-and-black youth academy, Lucas Paquetá won a title as a professional with Flamengo. In 2017, the Most Beloved lifted the Campeonato Carioca trophy, with the midfielder present in the squad. In addition, the player finished as runner-up in the Copa do Brasil, to Cruzeiro, and in the Sudamericana, to Independiente (ARG).

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Recopa?

Lanús won the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana 1-0, last Thursday (19th). Thus, in the match held at the Maracanã, Flamengo will need to win to become champions. However, if they win by just one goal, the continental title will be decided on penalties.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

With Lucas Paquetá available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (26th) to face Lanús, in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The decisive match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

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.