Three points secured, with a goal from the debutant of the night. Flamengo's debut in the 2017 edition of the Primeira Liga Cup could not have been better! This Wednesday (08), in Brasília, the national classic against Grêmio ended with a 2-0 victory for the red-blacks, with goals from Éverton and Orlando Berrío, who wore the Sacred Mantle for the first time in an official match.

The intense start to the match has increasingly become a hallmark of Zé Ricardo's team. From the opening moments of the match at Mané Garrincha, the "Mais Querido" dominated the attack, with the initial opportunities coming from set pieces taken by Mancuello. Réver and, subsequently, Willian Arão nearly broke the deadlock early in the match with headers.

During the first half, the opponent rarely attacked, demonstrating the team's overwhelming dominance. With quick passing, the Grêmio defense found itself in trouble. Then, in the 42nd minute, Éverton opened the scoring.

Diego drew three defenders from the Gaucho team with a beautiful solo play, which opened up space for Trauco on the left flank. With a light touch, the Peruvian full-back left the number 22 in front of goal, who unleashed a bomb. Great goal!

However, it was in the final period that the highlight of the night occurred. The clock read 32 minutes, and Diego positioned himself to take a corner kick from the right. With his usual skill, the number 35 found Guerrero's head inside the penalty area. The center forward headed the ball, but Bruno Grassi saved. The rebound was deflected into the back of the net by debutant Orlando Berrío.

This Sunday (12), attention returns to the Campeonato Carioca, and this time with a classic. In the fourth round of the Taça Guanabara, Flamengo will face the Botafogo team. The match will be played at the Nilton Santos Stadium, the popular Engenhão, with the ball rolling from 19:30 pm.