Flamengo sweated until the last drop, but ended up drawing with Corinthians, this Sunday (23), at Maracanã. After the match, midfielder Diego, who had a standout performance, commented on the red-black performance and highlighted the team's grit.

"Above all, we must always believe and dedicate ourselves 100%. We did that today. The three points were our goal and we didn't get them, but that won't make us let our guard down. We'll continue in this direction, trusting in the next game to get a victory," he said.

The midfielder was not satisfied with the result.

"It's a mixed feeling. The goal was three points and we were disappointed. Not having won on a day when the fans were wonderful... but we know we gave our best, there's also a feeling that we believed, we dedicated ourselves until the last second. The atmosphere remains positive among the squad," he said.

Diego has charted his path to the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

"The title is getting harder, we have to be honest. But it's not impossible. We have to keep our feet on the ground and win the next game, which will be very tough. The mathematical odds are clear, and we must focus on our games to avoid losing strength," he declared. The number 35 took the opportunity to explain how he achieved this goal.

"We're doing our part. Once we win, we'll be back to talking about the title situation. It's time to win, game by game," he explained.