Completing the impressive 200th appearance for Flamengo, Éverton scored the winning goal for the Mais Querido in the first Rio derby of the year. After the match, the striker commented on the importance of wearing the Sacred Mantle for so many matches.

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"I've been through ups and downs at Flamengo. Only my family knows everything I went through to be here. It's a milestone for few players," said the striker, who also commented on the squad's fitness for the upcoming matches. "Now it's up to Zé. If I have to play Wednesday and Sunday, I'm fine. Thank God, my fitness is good," he added.

Next Thursday (16), Mais Querido will face América-MG in the second round of the Primeira Liga Cup. The match will be played at Bezerrão Stadium, in Brasília, with the ball rolling from 21:30 pm.