The debut of the second phase of the South American League is approaching. On the 7th, 8th, and 9th, the Pride of the Nation will begin its fight for a spot in the finals, and will have the support of the Nation at Tijuca Tênis Clube. FlaBasquete captain Marcelinho Machado spoke exclusively to the official website about the upcoming challenges.
"Expectations are the best possible. We'll officially debut at home with a quick knockout tournament. We know how important the South American League is to our calendar, as it's our first major objective, and we're going all out for it," said the number 4.
The player took the opportunity to analyze the Rubro-Negro's opponents. "The group is balanced, which is what you'd expect from a semifinal bracket. We got to see Estudiantes quite a bit, as we watched them when they were in Vitória's group. We already know Pinheiros. Olímpia will be a surprise, but we can't underestimate them, because they've made it this far on merit," Marcelinho assessed.
"Expectations are the best possible. We'll officially debut at home with a quick knockout tournament. We know how important the South American League is to our calendar, as it's our first major objective, and we're going all out for it," said the number 4.
The player took the opportunity to analyze the Rubro-Negro's opponents. "The group is balanced, which is what you'd expect from a semifinal bracket. We got to see Estudiantes quite a bit, as we watched them when they were in Vitória's group. We already know Pinheiros. Olímpia will be a surprise, but we can't underestimate them, because they've made it this far on merit," Marcelinho assessed.
"We need to play our game, we're at home and we'll count on the support of our fans. We're going all out and the expectations are very high," added the captain.
The Red-Black Nation makes a difference and is an important part of the journey to national pride. Secure your ticket now and come to Tijuca Tênis Clube to support FlaBasquete on November 7th, 8th, and 9th in the South American League.
The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo receive funding from their sponsors – Estácio, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, and EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/Rio de Janeiro State Secretariat of Sports, Recreation, and Youth (Seelje), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources generated by the Pelé Law. The Anjo da Guarda Rubro-Negro Project, a personal tax transfer, benefits all Olympic sports of the Most Beloved.