Break the taboo! Gabigol scores again with the ball rolling for Flamengo

. After a run of five games without scoring a goal in open play, the striker demonstrated once again why he is one of the greatest scorers in Brazilian football. With Filipe Luís alongside in the starting line-up, Gabigol finally disenchants and shines in a performance that already creates great expectations for the second game of the decision.

Gabigol has a trajectory marked by decisive actions in decisions. At a critical moment, when Flamengo needs strong results, the striker stood out by converting a penalty and, shortly afterwards, finding the way to the net in a constructed play. This performance breaks a period in which the striker faced criticism for the lack of goals from open plays, especially in a team with high investment and which has one of the most demanding fans in Brazil. The player's performance in finals, however, was never questioned, and once again he showed that he has the ideal profile for moments of high pressure.

 FLAMENGO HAS GABIGOL IN HIGH FORM

Gabigol's psychological factor in football games decision is a differentiator. The player seems to grow on the field under pressure, as he has demonstrated in other competitions, such as the Libertadores, where his name was engraved in the history of the club Flamengo. This time, in the Copa do Brasil, he is already beginning to write another important chapter with two goals in the first match of the final, which could be crucial for the outcome of the championship. The player's confidence, which often spills over to the rest of the team, helps create an aura of invincibility in moments of decision, something that few players can sustain throughout their career.

Gabigol's performance in this Copa do Brasil final can also be seen as a turning point for Flamengo's run in the season. After facing a goalless phase, where he was the target of questions, mainly due to the high number of games as a starter without scoring, the striker redeemed himself in style. With the penalty goal and the complement of a well-worked play, Gabigol renewed the fans' enthusiasm and increased expectations for the return game, where Flamengo will have the opportunity to confirm the title.

For coach Filipe Luís, seeing Gabigol shining on the field is a relief and a reaffirmation of his decision to keep the striker as a starter. Even under pressure, the coach trusted the top scorer and maintained his position, believing in Gabigol's ability to respond in the most important moments. Now, with the goals scored in the final, Gabigol gives a worthy answer to those who questioned his recent performance, reinforcing the idea that he is indispensable in high-pressure games and finals.