Flamengo takes the field this Sunday as the reigning three-time Rio de Janeiro champion, precisely against rival Botafogo, their next opponent, and they owe a lot to goalkeeper Bruno. The goalkeeper was a hero on two occasions, in 2007 and 2009, when he shone in penalty shootouts and was instrumental in the victories. Therefore, if the final goes to penalties again this year, the red-and-blacks will have faith in "Brazil's best goalkeeper."

Striker Vagner Love doesn't believe the match will go to penalties, and points out that Bruno is also a key player throughout the 90 minutes.

"Each team has its own style of play, and goalkeepers are crucial to this scheme. I'm almost certain the game will be decided in the full 90 minutes," said the Love Gunner.

Despite this, the number 9 guarantees that the entire group is prepared for the possibility of deciding the title in penalty kicks.

"We know Bruno's quality, and Flamengo has already won other matches with him saving penalties. If the match goes to penalties, we're counting on him and the excellent performance of our penalty takers," he added.
In his career, goalkeeper Bruno has had 65 penalties taken against him, and saved 21. A success rate of 32,3%.