Maurício Souza started the São Paulo Cup as a coach and ended it as champion. Flamengo's U-20 coach was one of the key figures behind the team's victory in the country's most important youth title. Shortly after the victory, still amidst the celebrations, he spoke with SporTV. On the field, he praised his players' strength in the victory, discussed their history, and praised their opponent in the final.

It was undoubtedly an exciting Copinha. The professional team needed players, and we had to give in mid-competition. But this strengthened the team. Those who remained felt challenged and motivated. We closed the gap game by game; if we didn't succeed with grit, we had to make up for it by overcoming the odds, with the spirit of Flamengo. It was a Copinha that will be remembered for what happened.

It's a very important competition, the most important on the calendar. That's the dream. Even more so, winning it with Flamengo, against São Paulo, at Pacaembu... it has a very special flavor.

São Paulo is very well-organized and has very good individual talent. Our plan was to put pressure on them. We scored very early, and the opponent came out even more aggressive, controlling the game. We played based on transition, whatever we could.