Flamengo has another important match in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup this Saturday. The Red-Black team faces Náutico-PE in the second phase of the competition, in Osasco, at 2:21 pm, at the José Liberatti Municipal Stadium, in the knockout stage of the competition. Mengão has won all of its matches in Group 30, achieving three wins, six goals scored, and only two conceded.

After 12 athletes returned to Rio de Janeiro in preparation for the professional football season in the Campeonato Carioca, 17 players remained in São Paulo. One of the priorities of the Rubro-Negro youth team is to advance as many athletes as possible to the professional ranks, in addition to developing them through success. Thus, while some will have the opportunity to represent the Manto Sagrado in Rio, those in the Copinha have the chance to gain important playing time, which could be crucial in 2024, and advance in the competition in pursuit of a fifth title. One of them is midfielder Wallace Yan, who assured fans that he can expect focus, concentration, and commitment.

- I tell you that you can expect a good match, team commitment and a lot of grit from the group,
 and we look forward to seeing you all there," Wallace added. Admission to the José Liberatti Municipal Stadium is free, and tickets can be purchased through the link: https://www.sympla.com.br/copa-sao-paulo---2024--4--rodada__2305330.

A starter in the final group stage match, the 2-0 victory over Audax-SP, defender Iago also spoke about the decisive match against the Pernambuco opponent. Now under the command of coach Raphael Bahia, who took over the team when Mario Jorge left for Rio, the defender also succinctly discussed what the coach expects from the group to advance to the next stage.

- We have to play a good collective, competitive game and take advantage of as many opportunities as we have to be able to qualify.

Flamengo and Náutico meet at 21:30 PM (Brasília time) in Osasco at the José Liberatti Municipal Stadium. The match will be broadcast on SporTV.