 Paquetá came on in substitute against El Salvador in Washington, D.C. on 11 September and still started and played 73 minutes against Corinthians the very next night in the Maracanã.Flamengo U-20 goalkeeper Hugo was also called up for the friendlies but did not play.On August 19 Flamengo were humiliated in league play against Atlético Paranaense, conceding three goals in the first 21 minutes.