In the week leading up to the Guanabara Cup final, coach Joel Santana declined to confirm Flamengo's starting lineup. Cristian and Marcinho were given a chance in training today, but the coach declined to confirm the lineup.

- "It was an interesting training session, where we could observe some variations in the team. Nothing is set in stone, and we'll work the rest of the week to put together the best formation for Sunday."

For Joel, hiding the lineup is a way of making coach Cuca's job more difficult.

- "The opponent will only announce the lineup on Sunday. Cuca is a very smart coach, and I can't give him that easy. In a classic, anything goes, and I'll only announce the lineup moments before the game."

The coach took the opportunity to praise the red-and-black fans, who packed Gávea in search of tickets.

- "Our fans will be there as always. They packed the Gávea stadium this afternoon looking for tickets. They've already shown that they'll be on the field with our team."