Goalkeeper Bruno stated after the 3-1 victory over Ipatinga, which put the red-and-black team at the top of the Brazilian Championship, that the team from Gávea is a strong contender for the national title. The number 1 also emphasized the importance of maintaining a top spot.

"I believe we are favorites alongside Internacional, São Paulo, Cruzeiro, and Atlético-MG. We have to keep working to stay at the top of this very difficult championship."

Bruno praised the victory over the Minas Gerais team, the first away from home in this Brasileirão.

- “I think we played very well against a team that played with all its players behind midfield and only defended itself during the 90 minutes of the game.”