VIDEO: Gabigol shines as Flamengo beat Olimpia in Copa Libertadores

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Flamengo got a commanding first leg lead against Olimpia. DUGOUT

Take a look at Flamengo's highlights as they beat Olimpia 1-4 in a Copa Libertadores quarter-final first leg.

Flamengo travelled to Paraguay to take on Olimpia in a Copa Libertadores clash quarter-final clash.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored in the 16th minute to put Flamengo ahead and then the game burst into life in stoppage time. Flamengo were awarded a penalty in the 12th minute of added time after a VAR review and Gabriel Barbosa converted the spot kick. Then, Ivan Arturo Torres pulled one back for Olimpia even later in added time. Barbosa restored Flamengo's two goal advantage in the 52nd minute and then Victor Vinicius got Flamengo's fourth in the 91st minute. 

Take a look at the highlights from the contest in the video above! The return leg will take place on Wednesday 18th night and the Paraguayans need four goals. 

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