Vinícius Flamengo, the Brazilian national team's top scorer in World Cup history, has passed his club's all-time goalscoring record by scoring a goal against Santos FC on Wednesday night.
Flamengo, who won the Copa Libertadores last year, is currently ranked fourth in the world and they have been in good form lately. In their recent matches, Flamengo defeated São Paulo SC, Internacional, and Palmeiras.
The match against Santos was particularly important as Flamengo had just lost to Internacional earlier in the season. The two teams were level at 1-1 after the first half, but Flamengo scored their first goal in the second half through a header from Bruno Fernandes.
In the end,Bundesliga Tracking Flamengo's goal helped them secure a 2-1 victory over Santos, making it the highest-scoring match in club history. The goal was the 56th goal scored by Flamengo in the league this season, surpassing their previous high of 55 goals set in 2017.
This achievement comes after Flamengo's star striker Vinícius Flamengo was voted Brazil's player of the year for 2021, which means he is now the only Brazilian player ever to be named FIFA World Player of the Year twice.
In addition to his impressive goalscoring record, Flamengo also boasts a strong squad with several talented players such as Neymar Jr., Fred, and Marcelo. Their performance in the Copa Libertadores last year was a testament to their ability to compete with the best clubs in South America.
Overall, Flamengo's win against Santos was another great step forward for the team, and it will undoubtedly inspire more success in the future.