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Paquetá fails again in an elimination and remains without a major title at Flamengo

Lucas Paquetá failed again in a decisive Flamengo elimination, this time in the Libertadores semi-final against Estudiantes, and still has only two Carioca titles since returning to the club that paid 42 million euros, or R$ 236 milhões, for its most expensive signing.

By RedaçãoPublished: 10/25/2026, 07:28

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Para repatriar Lucas Paquetá, o Flamengo pagou 42 milhões de euros (R$ 236 milhões) — a contratação mais cara da sua história — e o apresentou em festa. Em campo, porém, o meia ainda não engrenou: pela segunda vez na temporada, falhou de forma decisiva numa eliminação.

A primeira tinha vindo logo na reestreia. Na final da Supercopa Rei, em 1º de fevereiro, o Rubro-Negro ficou com o vice para o Corinthians, e Paquetá, com o time perdendo por 1 a 0, recebeu a bola livre na área aos 48 do segundo tempo: mandou para fora.

A segunda aconteceu na semifinal da Libertadores, contra o Estudiantes. Ele integrou o trio de desperdícios, junto com Jorginho e Bruno Henrique. Na batida, apostou na paradinha, escolheu o lado direito e viu Muslera ler o movimento e defender.

No apito final, caiu no gramado com as mãos na cabeça, sem acreditar; deixou o Maracanã chorando durante a entrevista na zona mista.

“Tristeza total. Fiz o meu máximo, mas falhei quando não podia falhar. Dói muito, me preparei muito para esse momento, infelizmente não consegui ajudar. Vamos tentar digerir, nem sei o que dizer. É pedir desculpas à nação”, disse.

A trajetória dele no clube continua curiosa. Formado nas divisões de base, foi vendido ao Milan no fim de 2018, pouco antes de o Flamengo começar a sequência de grandes conquistas.

Como profissional, soma apenas dois Campeonatos Cariocas, em 2017 e em 2026. No currículo pesam vice-campeonatos — Copa Sul-Americana de 2017, Supercopa Rei e Recopa Sul-Americana de 2026 — e duas quedas: na segunda fase da Copa do Brasil deste ano e agora na semi da Libertadores.

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