Following Santos’ defeat at Arena MRV, Gabigol responded to provocations from Atlético-MG by recalling his historic 2024 Copa do Brasil triumph wearing the Flamengo shirt.
Things heated up behind the scenes in Brazilian football following the match between Santos and Atlético-MG last Sunday (11), for the 30th round of the Brazilian Serie A.
Galo’s 2-1 comeback victory set the stage for an intense exchange of jabs on social media, starring Gabigol and the official social media account of the Minas Gerais club.
The center of the controversy began on the pitch when the striker, after opening the scoring for Peixe, kicked the corner flag customized with the crest of the Mineiro club.
Atlético-MG‘s response came after the final whistle, but the player did not hesitate to hit back, using his victorious past in Rio de Janeiro to shut down the discussion.
Gabigol’s comeback
The provocation by the Minas Gerais club on social media alluded to a recent elimination of the striker in continental tournaments.
Without wasting time, the Rubro-Negro idol took to the X platform to remind everyone that, despite the negative result in the match, he holds a privileged place in the history of Arena MRV, inaugurated in 2023.
“Only the first champion of this stadium is allowed to kick it… Me!”
The athlete’s remark is a direct reference to the 2024 Copa do Brasil final, where Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG to claim their fifth title in the competition, becoming the first club to lift an elite trophy on that pitch.
Legacy at Rubro-Negro
The memory of the 2024 conquest is just one of the 13 titles Gabigol accumulated during his victorious spell with Flamengo, which began in 2019.
With 161 goals in 307 matches, the striker cemented his name in the hall of great icons in the history of the Rio de Janeiro club.
The impact of his presence in decisive matches was crucial for Flamengo to dominate the national and international scene in recent years.
By recalling the victory at Arena MRV, the striker reaffirms his history of success and the competitive mindset that has marked his entire journey wearing the Rubro-Negro shirt.
