Arrascaeta’s spectacular goal in Flamengo’s qualification for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals has resonated as far as Chile, with former Flamengo player Arturo Vidal praising the No. 10 on social media.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s stellar performance in the victory over Cruzeiro, which secured Flamengo’s spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, continues to generate comments. Among the admirers of the Uruguayan’s talent is midfielder Arturo Vidal, who played for Flamengo between 2022 and 2023 and did not hold back in praising the decisive play at the Maracanã.
The Chilean, currently with Colo-Colo, used his official Instagram profile to share the video of the goal. In the post, the former Flamengo player reacted enthusiastically to the play crafted by the duo of Arrascaeta and Pedro, demonstrating that he still closely follows the Rio de Janeiro-based team’s performance on the continental stage.
The No. 10’s Brilliance
The play that captivated Vidal occurred last Wednesday (19). The Uruguayan controlled the ball in the midfield, spun past his marker, and played a one-two with Pedro, who returned it first-time. With superb skill, Arrascaeta finished with no chance for goalkeeper Otávio.
“The kid put it in! What an incredible goal, man!” posted the Chilean midfielder, tagging the Uruguayan star in the post.
Vidal’s Spell at Flamengo
Despite having won the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores itself in 2022, Vidal’s spell at Flamengo is seen by a large portion of the fans and the M360 Team as disappointing. In 51 matches, the player scored only two goals and provided three assists, losing his place before moving to Athletico-PR and, subsequently, returning to Chilean football.
The M360 Team’s opinion reinforces the critical tone regarding the midfielder. Analyzing the video’s repercussions, the assessment is that the player’s ego, who even compared his technical level to icons like Xavi and Iniesta, does not match his recent performances, leaving a warning for the club to avoid repeating investments in similar profiles in the future.
Next Match
With Arrascaeta confirmed for the rest of the season, Flamengo shifts focus back to the Brazilian Serie A. The team led by the Flamengo coaching staff faces Cruzeiro again, this time for the 24th round of the national competition.
The match will be played at Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, this Saturday (22), at 8:30 PM BRT. The match will be exclusively broadcast via the Amazon Prime streaming service. Flamengo is expected to maintain its intense rhythm to continue climbing the league standings.
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