In a thrilling match at the Kléber Andrade stadium, Mengão defeated Cruzeiro 2-1, coming from behind, and remained close behind at the top of the Brazilian Championship. With goals from Guerrero and Mancuello, Mais Querido remains second in the tournament with 53 points, one point behind Palmeiras. After the match, Diego spoke about Wednesday's match against Palestino in the South American Cup and praised the red-and-black team.

"We don't know who will play, but it's time to focus on the South American game, which will be very difficult. We're prepared for it. Having a group like this makes it much easier. Players who are capable of replacing the starters and maintaining the same level," said the number 35.

Next Wednesday (28), Flamengo faces the Palestino team in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana, at 21:45 pm, in Cariacica. Rubro-Negro won the first match 1-0, in Chile. For the Brasileirão, Mengão plays against São Paulo on Saturday (01), for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.