After this morning's tactical training session in Gávea, Flamengo captain and team leader Fábio Luciano admitted that he called the entire Flamengo squad to a locker room meeting yesterday before the afternoon training session. According to the player, the group discussed several topics and the outcome was very positive.

"We had already arranged this meeting even before the Vasco game. I felt it was time for this conversation. We set goals and planned to reach the semifinals again without repeating the same mistakes. We know we can play better. The meeting was very productive; many players spoke, and this shows that everyone wants the same thing. I was happy and confident. Cuca also spoke at the end. Now it's time for us to bring out our best. Talking alone won't solve anything. We have to show it on the field. Today I felt everyone was more confident and happy."

The number 3 is confident in Flamengo's reaction in this Campeonato Carioca.

"We know we need to improve, so we're working hard. As captain and leader, I always try to give my all, to set an example. The conversation yesterday was very good, and now we have to translate that onto the field. Now is the time to act. We have everything we need to achieve victories and qualify for the semifinals."