Flamengo beat Atlético-PR at a packed Maracanã on Wednesday night (12) and secured the lead in Group 4 of the Conmebol Libertadores Bridgestone. Coming on in the second half, Matheus Sávio was able to make his debut in the competition wearing the Mais Querido shirt.
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Replacing Diego, who left injured in the final stage, Sávio played in the final minutes of the match and celebrated the result, in addition to praising the number 10.
"It's a very important game, and I'm happy to have had this opportunity. A Libertadores Conmebol Libertadores Bridgestone game, especially at the Maracanã and with a full house, is a huge pleasure. We felt his (Diego's) injury, because he was doing very well and was able to balance and hold the ball up front. I came in to try to do what he was doing. I watch him a lot in training; he's an idol of mine, and I always try to learn from Diego," he said.
Fan club members have the pride of playing alongside each victory: the money goes to football and brings more reinforcements, new talent, and infrastructure to the training center. And they also have advantages in official stores to buy the jersey and wear it with pride! Click and join now.
Replacing Diego, who left injured in the final stage, Sávio played in the final minutes of the match and celebrated the result, in addition to praising the number 10.
"It's a very important game, and I'm happy to have had this opportunity. A Libertadores Conmebol Libertadores Bridgestone game, especially at the Maracanã and with a full house, is a huge pleasure. We felt his (Diego's) injury, because he was doing very well and was able to balance and hold the ball up front. I came in to try to do what he was doing. I watch him a lot in training; he's an idol of mine, and I always try to learn from Diego," he said.
Regarding playing in a Conmebol Libertadores Bridgestone match, Matheus Sávio expressed his happiness at being able to play: "When we're in the category, we dream of this moment, and it was no different for me. I arrived for this game prepared if called upon, and in training I always give my best. Making my Libertadores debut with a full stadium in a match of this importance is always great."