This Saturday, at 18:30 p.m., Flamengo and Grêmio return to Maracanã for the first time since December 6, 2009. The Gauchos may not even remember this date, but for the Flamengo fans, the day is unforgettable. With goals from defenders Ronaldo Angelim and David, Flamengo defeated Grêmio 2-1 in the final round of the Brasileirão, winning their sixth championship to the delight of the more than 80 fans at the World's Greatest Stadium. Soon, the match won't have the same decisive character, nor the massive attendance of the nation, but it will also be like a championship final for the Flamengo fans.

After losing the derby to Fluminense midweek, the Gávea team sees no alternative but to beat Grêmio to earn three more points and continue their goal of reaching the seventh round, the final one before the league break for the World Cup, in a good position in the standings. Ronaldo Angelim, who scored the sixth-place goal, makes no secret of the fact that he will certainly remember that moment, emphasizing that this Saturday's match is crucial for the Gávea team.

"The memory always comes back, of course, because I scored the goal that gave Flamengo such an important title. It's unforgettable. But now the situation is different, the teams are very different, and the important thing is that we do our best to beat Grêmio and get three more points," said the number 4.

His defensive partner and scorer of the other goal in that match, David, agrees with Angelim. He believes Grêmio is a dangerous team, and Flamengo needs to be as alert as they were in the 2009 Brasileirão final to avoid being surprised at the Maracanã.

"That game will remain in my history and that of Flamengo. But now it's a different story. We need to be very dedicated again, especially at this stage of the championship, when we need to get as many points as possible. We're playing at home, with the support of our fans, and with peace of mind, we can achieve another victory," he analyzed.

Coach Rogério Lourenço has not yet confirmed the team that will take to the field this Saturday, but the tendency is for Flamengo to be lined up with Bruno, Leonardo Moura, David, Ronaldo Angelim and Juan; Maldonado, Lenon, Camacho and Petkovic; Vagner Love and Diego Maurício (Vinícius Pacheco).

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CREDITS:
FLAMENGO X GREMIO

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Stadium: Macaranã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Date/Time: 29/5/2010 - 18:30 PM (Brasília time)
Referee: Wilton Pereira Sampaio (DF)
Auxiliaries: Enio Ferreira de Carvalho (DF) and Marrubson Melo Freitas (DF)

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FLAMENGO: Bruno; Leo Moura, David, Ronaldo Angelin, Juan; Lenon, Maldonado, Camacho, Petkovic, Vinicius Pacheco (Diego Mauricio), Vagner Love. Technical: Rogerio Lourenço.
UNION: Victor; Edilson, Ozeia, Rodrigo and Joílson (Bruno Collaço); Adilson, Fábio Rochemback, Maylson and Hugo; Jonas and William Technical: Silas.