Gonzalo Plata scores for Flamengo in 3-0 win over Bahia

Ecuadorian footballer Gonzalo Plata scored his first goal for Flamengo during a 3-0 victory against Bahia in the Brasileirao. Playing the full 90 minutes, Plata secured the second goal of the match in the 74th minute with a diving header following a cross from Samuel Lino.

This performance marks a significant return to scoring for Plata, whose last goal was scored for the Ecuadorian national team during the 2026 World Cup. The player had previously faced uncertainty regarding a potential transfer to Dynamo Moscow after failing medical examinations, leading to his return to the Brazilian club.

While Plata has established himself as a key player, fellow Ecuadorian Anthony Valencia has struggled to secure playing time within the squad. Flamengo now shifts its focus to upcoming Copa Libertadores fixtures.