What seemed unlikely happened. The combination of results was perfect, and Flamengo advanced to the round of 16 of the Copa Santander Libertadores. This feat was celebrated by Flamengo's players, as even they themselves thought qualifying would be a long shot.

Defender David, who played his first match in the Libertadores last Wednesday against Caracas, celebrated the qualification, but at the same time, guaranteed that the team cannot be content with just that.

"Our goal is to win the Libertadores. Fortunately, everything worked out and we secured a spot in the round of 16. We just have to keep working hard to reach the final," he said.

Chilean midfielder Maldonado also celebrated the result. The midfielder believes that now all that remains is to wait for a new coach to be appointed before beginning the knockout stage of the competition.

"We'll wait for these changes, but the team secured a spot, which is the most important thing. Now we just have to wait and do our best in the coming days. That way, we'll be able to play a good game against Corinthians," he noted.

Goalkeeper and captain Bruno predicts a great duel against Corinthians in the round of 16.

"It's going to be a great game, and we need to win, especially playing at home," he added.