Ex-Flamengo star nets historic goal, Portuguese side reach Conference League | OneFootball

Which former Flamengo player scored a decisive goal in Europe?

Striker Wendel made history at Santa Clara, Portugal. This is because, despite having little time at the club, the Flamengo youth player scored one of the goals in the team's triumph over Larne, from Northern Ireland. As a result, with the contribution of the former red-black athlete, the Portuguese team secured a spot in the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 playoffs.

Santa Clara and Larne competed for a spot in the League. In the first leg, the Portuguese team beat their opponent 3-0 away from home, with one of the goals scored by Wendel. Already on Thursday (14), the teams drew without goals playing in Portugal. In this way, due to the aggregate, the team of the Flamengo youth player won the classification.

DID SANTA CLARA ACHIEVE A FEAT IN HISTORY?

Yes! By beating Larne, Santa Clara equaled the feat achieved in the 2021/22 season, when they also managed to secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League playoffs. In other words, Wendel is part of the squad that will be remembered for this occurrence in the Portuguese team.

WENDEL SPEAKS!

“We knew the importance of the Conference League for the club and we are working hard for this competition, seeking classification in the league phase. I'm happy to contribute with goals and see the team reach the playoffs again. Everyone is to be congratulated for the effort. Now it's time to work even harder to go beyond what was done in the past and make history”, said Wendel.

WHAT WAS WENDEL'S TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO?

Wendel emerged in Flamengo's youth categories. In the under-20 team, the striker was responsible for scoring the goal that gave the title of Copinha 2018 over São Paulo, at Pacaembu. In the professional team, the athlete didn't have many opportunities, but was part of the squad that won the 2020 Campeonato Carioca.

WHEN IS SANTA CLARA'S NEXT GAME, WENDEL'S TEAM?

In search of a definitive spot in the UEFA Conference League, Santa Clara faces Shamrock Rovers, from Ireland. The first match takes place next Thursday (21), in Portugal. The second and decisive match will be played on Irish territory.

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