After Monday's training session at Gávea, left-back Juan explained the incident with midfielder Maicosuel in the second half of yesterday's match against Botafogo. According to the number 6, these types of on-field arguments are commonplace.

“I didn’t attack anyone. This happens in many games, everyone argues. The foul was hard, but I went for the ball and he was faster. I didn’t intend to hurt him. I like to play strong and tough. It’s a characteristic of mine. We see players arguing all the time. When the striker makes a play and gets a penalty, the defender goes and complains. I just told him to stop showing off. It had this repercussion because it was Maicosuel, the best player in the championship. It’s normal.”

According to Juan, Maicosuel could have avoided the argument by playing in a more "serious" manner.

"The play was normal, but if you analyze the rivalry and the fact that it was a final... When they were losing, we didn't show off. We didn't do fancy footwork. Right or wrong, that's how I felt. Only those who are there know what it's like. What I said to him, the Botafogo players told me afterwards, and they weren't friendly at all. They were aggressive."