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Pedro ‘destroyed’ the derby between Flamengo and Fluminense

Pedro was the standout player in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Fluminense this Sunday (12), in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. That is because the No. 9 scored both goals that earned three points for Mengão. It’s no surprise that Spain’s ‘Diario AS’

“The case of Pedro may be one of the most impressive. The Flamengo striker has been on a scoring run for quite some time, but in the Rio derby against Fluminense he once again showed why he can be considered a viable option for the Brazil national team”, it said, before concluding:

“His profile, different from most of the strikers Ancelotti has chosen so far, gives him extra value. His goals show that. And the two he scored against Fluminense at the Maracanã are clear proof of that”, the Spanish newspaper concluded.

How did Pedro perform in Flamengo vs. Fluminense?

Leonardo Jardim started Pedro this Sunday (12). Then, just seven minutes into the first half, the No. 9 scored a brilliant goal to open the scoring for Fla. Then, at 05’ of the second half, the center forward scored Mengão’s second goal, getting on the end of a cross from Samuel Lino.

When is Brazil’s final squad announcement?

It is worth noting that the official Brazil squad announcement for the World Cup will take place on May 18. Thus, coach Carlo Ancelotti will begin preparing the squad on the 25th of the same month, while the trip to the United States will be on June 1.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro available, Flamengo now turns its attention back to the Libertadores. This Thursday (16), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Independiente Medellín (COL) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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