The feeling of the red-and-black team at the end of the match against São Paulo, yesterday (19), at Mané Garrincha was that the victory could have happened. The offensive production, also highlighted by coach Zé Ricardo, was intense, Rubro-Negro created, scored two goals, but could not secure the victory. Despite also regretting the result, the team's goalkeeper, Alex Muralha, believes in the team's evolution.

"For me, this game was a shame. We know the quality and what we put on the field. It was a great match, but we deserved to come away with the win. But that's how it is, heads held high. We're on the right track, things are starting to improve. We'll work hard, because this way we're managing to achieve some things. Our team deserves congratulations for the effort and the fight. I think we honored the Flamengo jersey in the best way possible," analyzed the goalkeeper.

Now, Mengão turns its attention to the week's challenges: Wednesday (22), in Recife, against Santa Cruz, and Sunday (26), in Natal, against Fluminense. Flamengo occupies sixth place in the table, with 14 points.

*collaborated under the supervision of Ricardo Taves