Mengão returns to the field this Saturday at 17 p.m. to face Santos at Maracanã in the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Everton Ribeiro spoke about the matchup in a press conference.

"We know that winning head-to-head matches makes a difference. We're focused on playing a great match and we're keeping an eye on Santos so we don't make any mistakes during the game," said Ribeiro.

"It's an important game for us, just like the one against Avaí and Palmeiras... It's the final stretch of the season, but we know there's a lot of competition ahead. We have to maintain what we've been doing game after game. The opportunity is always the next game. We'll play our best football and try to win, which is what we've been striving for in every game," he added.

It's worth remembering that tickets for the big game are sold out. It'll be another packed day at Maracanã Stadium. The Nation always puts on a show!