Flamengo received special support in its final training session before Wednesday's match against Caracas at Maracanã. On the eve of a match that will determine the team's future in the Copa Santander Libertadores, the Flamengo team was joined by the club's greatest idol at Ninho do Urubu. Zico visited the club's training center in Vargem Grande to encourage the squad and coach Andrade.

Accompanied by his son Bruno Coimbra and his wife, and his grandson Felipe, Galinho de Quintino watched the end of the activity, spoke with some players and also spoke to the press after training.

"I came to give my support to everyone. Losing a final is normal, and the team can't get discouraged. Botafogo deserved it, just as the title would also be in good hands if the champion were Flamengo. Now it's time to keep a cool head and stay calm, because the squad is good and has a great chance of overcoming itself and turning things around," said Zico, winner of the Libertadores and the Interclub World Cup in 1981.

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Defender Leonardo Moura, a declared Flamengo fan, thanked his idol for his support and heard words of encouragement from Galinho, who hopes to see another goal from the number 2 at Maracanã, like what happened against Universidad Católica.

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"This support is always welcome. He's an idol of the Red-Black Nation and it's very important that he gives this support at this time too. He talked to me, said that I always end up scoring a goal when he comes to watch and I hope that happens again," said the player, who was rested from Tuesday's recreational session, but is confirmed for the match against Caracas.