After the excellent performance last Sunday (14), the red-black squad returned this Monday (15), at Ninho do Urubu, and began preparations for the match against Athletico-PR, next Wednesday (17), at 21:30 pm, at Arena da Baixada, for the return leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

The players who played the majority of the time in yesterday's game worked out in the gym, while the rest of the squad took to the field for physical and tactical training.

The team returns to training this Tuesday morning (16) and then travels to Curitiba. It is worth remembering that the first leg, at Maracanã, ended in a 0-0 draw. To qualify for the semifinals, Mengão needs to win by any score. If the tie persists, the decision will go to penalties.