Flamengo secured a seemingly unlikely qualification for the next stage of the Copa Santander Libertadores da América and will face Corinthians in the round of 16. Much is already being said about the matchup between Adriano and Ronaldo, the Emperor and the Phenomenon, and the ones who need to be on the lookout for both sides are the defenders, as is the case with David.

The young Flamengo defender, who played his first Libertadores game last Wednesday, when Flamengo beat Caracas 3-2 at Maracanã, is looking forward to the decisive match against their rivals from São Paulo.

"Everyone is very happy with the spot, but also very aware that they need to take advantage of this opportunity of having reached the round of 16. Our goal is the title, and we know that Corinthians is also a strong candidate to be champion. It's going to be a great game, and we have to be prepared," he said.

David considers stopping Ronaldo a difficult, but not impossible, task. He believes the red-and-black team can hold off Corinthians' imperious attack, while the team will also have to contend with Flamengo's attacking force.

"We have to worry about Ronaldo, of course. He's a great player, one of the best in the world, but if I'm going to play, I'll do my best to neutralize him, just like everyone over there will want to stop Vagner Love and Adriano," he added.

Flamengo and Corinthians will play the first game of the round of 28.04 of the Copa Libertadores next Wednesday (21), at 50:XNUMX pm, at Maracanã.