After finishing the tactical work done this Thursday (20), Alex Muralha gave a press conference in the press room of CT George Helal, in Vargem Grande. The goalkeeper praised the red-black Nation, which sold out all the tickets destined for the Mais Querido fans for this Sunday's match (23), against Corinthians. Muralha also commented on the mood of the squad after the last setback in the Brasileirão, assuring that confidence remains high.

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It's a great pleasure to see all the excitement surrounding a big game like this. We haven't been to Maracanã for a long time, so we're looking forward to this big game. Everyone is rushing to get tickets, including me. My father, a Flamengo fan, is also keen to come to the game, as are other family members. We have a big family, and everyone is excited about the situation. I hope I can make it.

My first dream was to come to Flamengo, and it came true. My second is to play in a packed Maracanã stadium in a derby wearing this jersey, something that's close to happening. Before every Flamengo game, I get butterflies in my stomach, and with a packed Maracanã stadium, that feeling is even stronger. However, we need to stay calm and focus on putting in a great performance. There are still 21 points up for grabs until the end of the championship, and we will continue to fight for this goal.

Even after the loss to Internacional, everyone here remains very confident. We know full well what we have. It's a return match at a packed Maracanã, and we'll continue to strive to close the gap to the competition leader.

I think, since we haven't played there in a long time, it's important to work on it before the game. We need to adapt to the new field conditions, with the new grass and everything. It's very important to do this reconnaissance work before the game.