📈 Set pieces proving a deadly weapon for Fla with Danilo shining

Flamengo secured its spot in the final of the Intercontinental Cup this Saturday (13th), with a 2-0 victory over Pyramids in Doha, Qatar.

Léo Pereira and Danilo, both with headers, were the scorers for the Rubro-Negro.

Champions of the 2025 Brasileirão, Flamengo was also the leader in set-piece goals in the championship (21), making their strength in this type of play count.

2 - Time com mais gols de bola parada no Brasileirão Série A 2025 (21), o Flamengo se classificou para a final do Intercontinental FIFA 2025 com dois gols de bola parada. Arma. pic.twitter.com/TUz9W6bLCW

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Danilo, who also scored the winning goal in the Conmebol Libertadores final with a header, became the team leader in clearances during the match, with six in total.

In addition, he won all three aerial duels he contested and also scored a header, decisively securing the team’s qualification.

3/3 - Danilo foi o líder do Flamengo contra o Pyramids em rebatidas, com seis. Além disso, ganhou os três duelos aéreos que disputou e anotou um gol de cabeça. Absoluto. pic.twitter.com/EqRpEf3Xv5

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The performance was further proof that Flamengo has dominated set-piece plays this season, something that could be a key advantage for the final. 

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