Manchester United loanee Andreas Pereira has apologised for his costly extra-time mistake in the Copa Libertadores final that gifted Palmeiras the title.
Gabriel Barbosa took the game to the wire with his equaliser for Flamengo after Raphael Veiga's opener, but five minutes into the extra 30 minutes a stray touch from Pereira allowed Deyverson to power through and fire beyond Diego Alves.
Following the defeat, the 25-year-old took to Instagram to express his sadness at the mistake and apologise to the Flamengo fans, players and staff prompting support from Memphis Depay, Neymar and Douglas Costa, whilst the post was liked by Eric Bailly.
"Nation, I'm here with a heavy heart! Today I made a mistake!" He wrote.
"There was no lack of will, race... and it will never be lacking!
"Difficult moments show the character of our group that in these 3 months welcomed me into the @flamengo family with so much affection!
"I apologize for today's mistake! promise, I will win you back!"
Prior to the incident, he had impressed after making the temporary switch to Brazil and his showings helped guide his side close to a second Copa Libertadores title in the last three years.
PSG attacker Neymar wrote: "Raise your head, making mistakes is part of our sport. Just don't give up, I trust you, you're an ace."
Former Manchester United attacker and ex-teammate of the midfielder, Memphis Depay said: "Head up lil bro! The future is bright!"
Flamengo have four games of their league season remaining and are currently eight points off of league leader Atletico Mineiro, Pereira will be hoping they can overturn the points deficit in the dying embers of Brazil Serie A season.
The 25-year-old is on loan until the end of the season at Flamengo with the Brazillian club having a £16.9m option to buy Pereira at the end of his temporary spell.
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