Paquetá plays as Flamengo finish runners-up for second time this season | OneFootball

The 2026 season, which began with the signing of the much-acclaimed Lucas Paquetá, has been disappointing for Flamengo. By the end of February, with the star on the field, the team led by coach Filipe Luís had already suffered two runner-up finishes.

Bitter Restart

Signed from West Ham, England, for 42 million euros (approximately R$255 million), a figure that made it the most expensive transfer in Brazilian football history, Paquetá had his much-anticipated re-debut in a final: against Corinthians in the Supercup. However, the celebration for Fla's number 20, who was marked by missing a goal in the final moments of the match, was postponed. Timão won the match 2-0 and claimed the title in Brasília.

In another title opportunity, this time in the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús, Paquetá started in the 1-0 defeat in the first leg, played on Argentine soil. In the return match, held this Thursday, the midfielder was on the bench and came on during the second half. With Lucas on the field, Fla conceded two goals in extra time, lost 3-2, and once again suffered a runner-up finish.

Flamengo's Next Commitment

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