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The invasion has to be red and black

Players call on fans for decisive match against Corinthians on Wednesday

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When Flamengo and Corinthians were pitted against each other in the round of 1976 of the Copa Santander Libertadores, talk of a clash between Brazil's two biggest fan bases began. São Paulo fans remember the traditional Corinthians Invasion in the XNUMX Brazilian Championship semifinal at Maracanã, but Flamengo fans believe that next Wednesday, it will be the Red-Black Nation who will fill the Biggest Stadium in the World.

Ticket sales for club members began yesterday, and this Sunday they begin for non-members. With their twelfth player, the Gávea team's players are determined to have the support of the stands for their match against Corinthians.

"Flamengo's fans always make a difference and of course we're counting on them on Wednesday. They're always by our side, supporting us, they did that in the game against Caracas, and I'm sure they'll do the same against Corinthians," said defender David.

Experienced in the Libertadores, Maldonado believes that the fans are crucial in this decisive stage of the competition.

"The Libertadores is a different kind of championship, and the fans certainly make a difference. Home advantage is very important. We have to do our homework and get a good result to go to São Paulo with an advantage," he noted.

In addition to the club's headquarters, tickets are also on sale at the São Cristóvão box office, Maracanã box office 8, and the HSBC Arena. Starting Monday (April 26.04), fans will also be able to purchase their tickets at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gymnasium box office, São Januário box office 11, and at Rua São João 34, store 114, in downtown Niterói. Prices range from R$30 (R$15 – half-price) to R$250 (R$125 – half-price). Check it out. here all information about the sale.