One of the leaders of the red-and-black squad, number 2 Léo Moura, is back after serving a suspension in the match against Madureira. Confirmed by coach Cuca, the player says the match against Resende has a special flavor after their elimination from the Guanabara Cup.

"The motivation is definitely redoubled. We're not approaching this as revenge, but we really want to win. After that loss in the Guanabara Cup, our squad was heavily questioned, which made me very sad. It's a decisive game because we're nearing the final stretch of the Rio Cup. A victory will be crucial, and we'll pursue our goal. The most important thing is to have a different attitude than when we were eliminated in the semifinals."