A new stage of the Copa Santander Libertadores begins for Flamengo next Wednesday. The team plays the first leg of the competition's round of 16 against Corinthians at the Maracanã stadium. And the Flamengo players can't wait to take the field for this match, which so far is the most important of the season.

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Ronaldo Angelim, the hero of the sixth Brazilian championship and scorer of one of the goals in the victory over Caracas, which qualified Flamengo for the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores, can't hide his excitement for the match. Experienced, he guarantees the team's motivation for the duel.

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"It's the kind of game every athlete loves to play in. There will be two games with full stadiums, and the two biggest fan bases in the country will be watching. The important thing is to stay alert throughout the match so we can take advantage of the opportunities," said the player, who looked delighted when talking about his goals for Flamengo.

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"My job is to prevent goals, but when I score one I'm also happy to help the team," he explained.

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A starter in the last few matches under Andrade, Angelim still doesn't know if he will start against Corinthians, but he has made himself available to coach Rogério Lourenço at his best.

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"I'm recovering my best physical and technical form. I'm now 100% fit to play 90 minutes and I hope to improve every day," he said.

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For the Fans - One of the most acclaimed players by fans, for his humility and also for having scored the historic goal of the sixth title, Angelim dreams of rewarding the Nation's support with the Copa Santander Libertadores title.

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"Thank God I'm treated very well at Flamengo and by the fans. I have a lot of affection for the fans and I see that they have the same for me. We'll fight until the end to give this gift to the Flamengo fans," he added.