After securing their second consecutive victory and leading Group A of the Campeonato Carioca, coach Joel Santana praised the red-and-black team. Despite the good results, Joel made a point of asking for the same approach in the next match against Duque de Caxias, on Sunday (January 27th), at Maracanã.

- "I'm pleased with the team's performance in the first few games of the season. I hope the team maintains the same rigor and determination in the next game. Duque de Caxias showed in the first few rounds that they are a very organized team. It will be a very difficult game, and we have to be very careful and respectful."

The coach took the opportunity to ask for attention with the striker Viola

- "He's an experienced player and a very good finisher. We have to be very careful with him, as he's a World Champion."

Given the team's good performance against Cardoso Moreira, the manager practically confirmed the same team for Sunday's game, even with the possibility of counting on midfielder Kléberson.

- "I don't want to make too many changes, and the team should be the same as the last game. Regarding Kleberson, we'll wait for a decision from Michel Assef Filho to see if he'll be fit to play. If he's registered, it will be a big help, as he's been training very well, and he's a player who carries a lot of weight on the field, being a World Champion."