With four wins in four games, Flamengo leads Group A of the Campeonato Carioca. Against América tomorrow at Engenhão, coach Joel Santana aims to maintain this unbeaten streak and, consequently, secure a spot in the semifinals of the Taça Guanabara.

- "It's time for decision. We're going to play the most important match of the year so far. If our team can win again, we'll practically be qualified for the semifinals. With qualification guaranteed, we'll use the two remaining games of the Guanabara Cup to get some players up to speed, and we can focus a little more on the Libertadores, which starts in two weeks."

Even with América's poor campaign, the red-black manager believes it will be a tough game.

- "It's going to be another very difficult game. América is injured and will want to recover against the leader. Furthermore, the game is at a very bad time. It's very hot there, and that makes things difficult for our team. But that's the schedule, and Flamengo always goes out there to win."