Flamengo Under-20 thrash Bayer Leverkusen in friendly, watch the goals | OneFootball

Flamengo's U-20 team CRUSHED Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 in a friendly this Friday (18th), in Rio de Janeiro.

Lorran, Arthur (own goal), Matheus Gonçalves, and Pedro Leão put the team from Rio 4-0 ahead just in the first half.

Fla scored the fifth goal in the second half with Gusttavo, and the German club pulled one back with Montrell, setting the final score.

Fla fielded a team full of youngsters with some reinforcements from the professional squad (such as goalkeeper Matheus Cunha).

And the German club lined up a reserve team, but with some well-known names, like Arthur, Hofmann, and Boniface.

Pre-season in 🇧🇷

Bayer Leverkusen is holding its pre-season in Brazil to, of course, prepare the team with an eye on the 2025/26 season.

But also to promote its brand in Brazil and further strengthen its relationship with Brazilian football.

Leverkusen has had several Brazilians wear its shirt, such as Lúcio, Juan, Renato Augusto, Zé Elias, Paulinho, and Paulo Sérgio.

Featured photo: Flamengo/X

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