After this morning's tactical training session in Gávea, coach Cuca highlighted Flamengo's progress in recent matches. The Flamengo manager praised the players' dedication and said his confidence in winning the Campeonato Carioca grows every day.

"The group is very focused. Everyone is working hard, and that's what's important. The progress we're seeing is natural. This is the path to success. Work. Whether we win the championship, only time will tell, but we're very confident and eager."

Cuca asked for a lot of attention with the red-black team's next match in the Rio Cup, tomorrow, against Tigres, at Maracanã.

"I've heard they're not going through a good run. But that doesn't mean anything when it comes to the game. They played well against Friburguense. I expect another tough game in this Campeonato Carioca, but I also expect another win," said the coach, who confirmed Obina's return to the bench.