Overcoming obstacles. This has been the key word in Flamengo's campaign in the Copa Santander Libertadores. The team won both games with a man down, but without letting up on any of the challenges. In Venezuela, even though they were tired, the team ran the entire game and didn't take their foot off the gas. And, by all indications, this Wednesday (March 17.03), the will to win will be crucial again.

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Due to the earthquakes in Chile, the club's board decided to postpone the delegation's departure to Santiago as much as possible. The team will arrive at the match venue just five hours before kickoff. Coach Andrade acknowledges the strain this can cause, but praises the fact that the decision was made with everyone's safety in mind.

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"It's a different kind of logistics than any other, especially for the sake of everyone's safety. It's not ideal for a Libertadores Cup game, but we couldn't find any other way to do it. It's a three-hour trip, and of course that's inconvenient, but the most important thing is everyone's safety," he analyzed.

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Left-back Juan agrees. For him, regardless of fatigue or concerns about potential tremors, the important thing is to go out on the field focused on victory.

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"At the time of the earthquake, I spoke with Fierro, and he said everything was fine. That really reassured us. We're going to go for the win and play a great game. We know it won't be easy, but we'll try," he said.

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On Tuesday morning, Flamengo held its final training session before departing for Porto Alegre at 15:30 p.m. As is customary on the eve of matches, a lively recreational session was held. The team will sleep in the South and depart for Chile early Wednesday afternoon.