Diogo looking forward to his first Flamengo x Botafogo
Player hopes to leave Engenhão with victory in next Saturday's classic at Engenhão
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - inUnanimously acquitted by the Superior Court of Federal Justice (STJD) on Thursday afternoon (30.09), striker Diogo is free to play his first classic against Botafogo wearing the Flamengo shirt. In an interview with the official website, the number 43 revealed his expectations for the match and demonstrated confidence in a good result in the duel on Saturday (02.09), at Engenhão.
\Aware that the rivalry between Flamengo and Botafogo has grown significantly in the last four years, when Flamengo and Botafogo decided four consecutive Campeonato Carioca titles (three won by Flamengo, from 2007 to 2009, and this year's title won by Botafogo), Diogo knows the importance of a classic and the positive impact that a victory would have.
\"It's a classic, with a lot of rivalry, which has grown even more in recent years, and I'm sure it will be a great game. We know the importance of this match and the impact the result can have. A victory would greatly boost the group's morale, and I believe it's crucial that we get the three points," he said.
\The center forward also emphasizes the traditional maxim that "a classic is a classic." According to him, Botafogo, which sits sixth in the table with 41 points, is a tough opponent to face. However, regardless of the teams' standings, it's impossible to pick a favorite.
\"There's no way to say who's the favorite. Botafogo has a strong team and is in great form, but we also need a result, and in a classic, there's never a favorite. The games are always equal, always balanced, and I believe this one will be no different," he added.
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