With the 1-0 victory over Fluminense this Sunday (30), an important first step in the decision of the Campeonato Carioca was taken by Mais Querido. The result guaranteed Flamengo's advantage for the second clash next week, also at Maracanã.

After the match, midfielder Mancuello went through the stadium's mixed zone, where he spoke to reporters. The Argentine praised the result in the first match in the title race. "We're happy and satisfied because we know all the effort we put in in the Campeonato Carioca, where we're still undefeated. Today, unfortunately, our teammate Rômulo had to leave the game. I tried to give everything I had on the field so we could win, and that's what happened," commented Mancuello.

Next, the Flamengo's number 11 analyzed the match. "We managed to play a very intense first half, in which we scored a goal, and then, thanks to Fluminense's merit in the second half, we suffered some attacks. It was a very tight game, typical of a derby, and we leave with an advantage for next Sunday," he said, already thinking about Flamengo's next challenge, this time in the CONMEBOL Libertadores Bridgestone. "On Wednesday, we have to recharge our batteries and try to win at home, which is the most important thing for us, and then turn our attention to the final," he added.

This Monday (01), at Ninho do Urubu, the group will resume activities, aiming at the match against Universidad Católica for the most important competition on the continent. The match will also be played at Maracanã, with the ball rolling from 21:45 pm.