A victory that reflected the team's performance on the field and the nation's performance in the stands. With a special atmosphere, the debut at Ilha do Urubu Stadium couldn't have gone better. The "Mais Querido" defeated Ponte Preta 2-0, earning three crucial points in the Brazilian Championship.

Leandro Damião, who scored the winning goal, praised Vinicius Júnior's perfect cross, also explaining the unique way he celebrated the goal. "Vinicius was very fortunate with the pass; I only had to put the ball in the net. The celebration was a shark attack, because of the footvolley with my friends. Diego played really high and ended up making things difficult for me," joked Damião, who celebrated a crucial victory. "I'm happy to have helped. I hope we can win more and more and climb the table," he added.

With constant cheers of encouragement, the red-and-black Nation played its part and once again played the 12th man. The number 18 thanked the fans for their support from the stands at Ilha do Urubu. "The atmosphere the fans created here today was a huge help to us. They pushed us, and we needed a comeback. I'm sure this game will also be a big help for the derby. The fans' support is increasingly helping us and helping us on the field," the center forward praised.

Another big challenge in the Brazilian Championship awaits Flamengo this weekend. On Sunday (18), Zé Ricardo's team will face Fluminense in another edition of the country's most charming classic. The match will take place at Maracanã, with the ball rolling from 16 pm.