Atlético-MG’s nightmare: Flamengo count on Arrascaeta in cup | OneFootball

Atlético-MG is Arrascaeta's Biggest Career Victim

Flamengo begins its journey in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil this Thursday (31), in a match against Atlético-MG. In pursuit of the tournament's sixth championship, Mengo aims to gain an advantage in the knockout stage. With this in mind, the Most Beloved hopes to count on Arrascaeta, who takes the field with a 'special taste' against the team from Minas Gerais.

This is because Atlético-MG is the club that has conceded the most goals from Arrascaeta, with ten goals throughout his career. Following closely are América-MG, Palmeiras, and Vasco. Thus, the number 10 is a 'hope' for the Most Beloved in Thursday's (31) match.

WHICH TEAMS HAVE CONCEDED THE MOST GOALS FROM ARRASCAETA?

HOW IS ARRASCAETA'S PERFORMANCE IN 2025?

Arrascaeta is one of the highlights of Flamengo in the 2025 season. The midfielder is the top scorer for Mengão this year, with 13 goals in 35 matches, along with eight assists. Additionally, the Uruguayan is the second-highest scorer in the Brasileirão, with nine goals, trailing only Kaio Jorge, who has 13.

WILL ARRASCAETA START AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG?

Coach Filipe Luís is expected to rest some Flamengo players against Atlético-MG due to the club's busy schedule. Therefore, Arrascaeta might have limited playing time this Thursday (31). However, the probable starting lineup suggests the number 10 will be among the starting eleven: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Cleiton), Viña; Allan, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo (Matheus Gonçalves), Bruno Henrique (Wallace Yan) and Pedro.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG FACE EACH OTHER?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Thursday (31), for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The interstate classic takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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